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How much money do companies lose due to copyright infringement?

Zaire McAtamney

Well, my dear friend, companies lose a lot of money because of something called copyright infringement. You see, when someone creates something like a song, a book or a movie, they have a special right to be the only one who can use or make money from it.

If someone uses that song, book or movie without permission from the creator or owner of the rights, they are committing copyright infringement. And that's not fair because the original creator of the work is not getting the money they deserve for their hard work.

When companies use someone else's work without permission, they can get in trouble and sometimes even have to pay big fines. So it's very important to always ask for permission before using someone else's work.

In fact, studies show that companies lose billions of dollars every year because of copyright infringement. That's a lot of money! It's like having a big jar of yummy cookies and someone taking them without asking. It's just not fair.

So, let's remember to always ask for permission before using someone else's work and respect their rights. That way, we can all enjoy and appreciate each other's hard work and creativity without causing anyone to lose money.