HDCP was developed by Intel and is used not just with HDMI, but with a variety of digital video standards like DisplayPort and Digital Visual Interface (DVI). It provides for an encrypted connection between a content outputting device (like a Blu-ray player, cable box, or streaming device) ...
HDMI Alt Mode, which allows you to send HDMI signals directly over a USB-C cable does exist, but it isn't in use, anda report from CES 2023suggests the feature will be getting the axe entirely. But don't worry --- you can still connect a USB-C cable to HDMI if you want. So, ...