Entertainment industry, Internet service providers roll out anti-piracy system

After several months of anticipation, the copyright alert system managed by major Internet service providers (ISPs) and Hollywood groups is now in effect. Skepticism has surrounded the new system, which is aimed at reducing peer-to-peer online file sharing of blockbuster movies, TV shows and hit songs. The members of the organization that helped craft the framework for the new alert system took to Capitol Hill on March 8 to cut through some of the rumors circulated about it and urge skeptics to give the new anti-piracy program a chance.