Audiovisual Piracy Among Young People: Alarming Data and Impact on New Generations
A recent article highlights disturbing data on audiovisual piracy among young people, noting that nearly half of young Italians (10–25 yrs) use illegal streaming or download platforms. Despite clear risks — including cyber attacks, privacy breaches, legal exposure — many youths underestimate the dangers and continue to engage in piracy. The piece explains that piracy isn’t only an individual habit but part of a large criminal ecosystem generating billions in revenue that harms creators, legitimate businesses, and jobs in the creative industries. It emphasises that without education and awareness campaigns to teach young people about legal, social and economic consequences, piracy will continue undermining responsible digital consumption.
