The widespread adoption of the internet in the 1990s paved the way for the emergence of file sharing. Peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, such as Napster, Kazaa, and BitTorrent, allowed users to share and download files, including music, movies, and television shows. These networks enabled users to access copyrighted content without paying for it, which raised concerns about intellectual property rights and the financial sustainability of the media industry.