The DMCA Isn’t Protecting Artists. It’s a Weapon Against Open-Source.
OpenHashTab, a popular open-source hash-checking utility, was removed from GitHub by a DMCA takedown. This isn’t a copyright mistake—it’s a weaponized legal process that can destroy years of open-source work with a single automated form. The DMCA has become a low-cost tool for disruption, and your digital toolbox is only as stable as the weakest legal claim against it.