Merge pull request #16549 from github/updates

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+Before disabling any content in relation to this takedown notice, GitHub
+- contacted the owners of some or all of the affected repositories to give them an opportunity to [make changes](https://docs.github.com/en/github/site-policy/dmca-takedown-policy#a-how-does-this-actually-work).
+- provided information on how to [submit a DMCA Counter Notice](https://docs.github.com/en/articles/guide-to-submitting-a-dmca-counter-notice).
+
+To learn about when and why GitHub may process some notices this way, please visit our [README](https://github.com/github/dmca/blob/master/README.md#anatomy-of-a-takedown-notice).
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+---
+
+Dear github.com,
+
+We are writing this letter on behalf of Ascend Learning.
+
+We have received information leading us to believe that the website located at http://www.github.com (the "Website") is hosting and/or facilitating the downloading and/or streaming of content (listed below) in which Ascend Learning is the copyright owner and/or the owner of exclusive rights in such content (the "Ascend Learning Properties"). No one is authorized to exhibit, reproduce, transmit, or otherwise distribute Ascend Learning Properties without the express written permission of Ascend Learning, and the unauthorized distribution of Ascend Learning Properties constitutes copyright infringement. This conduct may also violate the laws of other countries, international law, and/or treaty obligations.
+
+1. Identification of copyrighted work(s):  
+PROGRAMMING GAME AI BY EXAMPLE - by MAT BUCKLAND
+
+2. Copyright infringing material or activity found at the following location(s):
+
+http://github.com/ogike/SteerAI_v2/blob/main/Programming.Game.AI.by.Example.pdf
+
+We have a good faith belief that use of the copyrighted materials described above on the Website is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
+
+Accordingly, Ascend Learning requests that http://www.github.com immediately cease access to the Ascend Learning Properties in connection with the Website, and further requests that http://www.github.com confirms in writing to the undersigned that (i) access to the Ascend Learning Properties has been removed and that (ii) appropriate actions have been taken against the account holder under your Abuse Policy/Terms of Service Agreement.
+
+The information in this notice is accurate and we state, under penalty of perjury, that we are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
+
+This letter is not a complete statement of Ascend Learning's rights in connection with this matter, and nothing contained herein constitutes an express or implied waiver of any rights or remedies of Ascend Learning in connection with this matter, all of which are expressly reserved.
+
+We appreciate your assistance and thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
+
+Any further inquiries can be directed to [private] Please include this message with your inquiry to ensure a quick response.
+
+Sincerely,  
+[private]  
+OpSec Online LLC  
+[private]  
+[private]  
+[private]  
+[private]  
+Email: [private]  
+
+On behalf of:  
+Ascend Learning  
+[private]  
+[private]  
+[private]