Facing the prospect of a long and unjust sentence, Aaron died by suicide at the age of 26.ĮFF was proud to call Aaron a friend and ally. His life was cut short in 2013, after federal prosecutors charged him under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) for systematically downloading academic journal articles from the online database JSTOR. Those interested in attending in-person or remotely can register for the event here.Īaron Swartz was a digital rights champion who believed deeply in keeping the internet open. It will also be livestreamed links to the livestream will be posted each morning. This year, the event will be held in person at the Internet Archive in San Francisco on Nov. This weekend, EFF is celebrating the life and work of programmer, activist, and entrepreneur Aaron Swartz by participating in the 2022 Aaron Swartz Day and Hackathon.
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