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Launched in 2003 by a group of Swedish antiauthoritarian activists, The Pirate Bay was initially intended as a platform for sharing files, particularly music, movies, and software. The site quickly gained popularity as a hub for peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing via BitTorrent, a technology that allows users to download and upload large files directly from one another. As the site grew in fame, so did its notoriety. In 2006, the founders were arrested and charged with conspiracy and copyright infringement. This event catapulted The Pirate Bay into the global spotlight, making it a symbol of resistance against what many saw as draconian copyright laws. piratesbayorg exclusive