The University of Michigan launched a service last week that automatically notifies students if they're uploading material to peer-to-peer networks.
UMich rolled out a service last week that automatically informs students living in residence halls if they’re uploading files via peer-to-peer technology. The service, called BAYU (for Be Aware You’re Uploading), is being described by officials as an educational tool that keeps students aware of their online activity. Experts believe it’s primarily through uploading — serving music or movie files to other people, rather than just downloading content — that users accused of sharing copyrighted material are identified as potential targets of lawsuits.
