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Google caves, agrees to pay news companies for content in Canada
Gizmodo
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1y ago
Medial
Google has reached a deal with the Canadian government regarding a new law that requires tech companies to pay news publishers for sharing their content online. The law, known as Canada's Online News Act, aims to address the issue of tech giants profiting from advertising revenue while news outlets suffer. The deal, which reduces the cost for Google from an estimated $127 million CAD to $100 million CAD, could set a precedent for similar laws globally. Meta (formerly Facebook) has not resumed talks and it is unclear how they will respond.
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Google threatens to stop linking to news in New Zealand
Livemint
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9m ago
Medial
- Google has threatened to stop linking to news in New Zealand if a bill requiring digital platforms to pay for news articles is passed into law. - New Zealand aims to join Australia and Canada in passing legislation that compels tech companies like Google and Meta to pay for news content. - The bill proposes a "link tax" that would require Google to pay for linking to news articles, which the company argues is not the right approach. - Google has stated that it would discontinue its current agreements and support for New Zealand publishers if the bill becomes law. - Media outlets support the bill, citing declining advertising revenue and the need to address the power of digital platforms in the digital ad supply chain. - Google has previously made similar threats in Australia and Canada but later reached agreements to support news businesses.
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Meta’s News Block Causes Chaos as Canada Burns
Wired
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1y ago
Medial
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, blocked news content in Canada in response to new legislation that requires payment to news businesses for content on their platforms. This led to the deletion of a news director's Facebook page followed by 28,000 people. Canada has lost 474 local news outlets since 2008, while Facebook and Google dominate 80% of digital ad revenue in the country. The Online News Act (Bill C-18) was passed to make companies like Meta pay for news content, but Meta warned it might block news availability in response. The situation underscores the challenge of regulating tech giants.
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Facebook turned off the news in Canada. What happened next?
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
The Online News Act in Canada, similar to a law introduced in Australia, aimed to make tech giants like Google and Meta pay news outlets for their content appearing in search results and social media feeds. However, while Google has agreed to pay C$100m ($74m) annually into a government-run fund for Canadian newsrooms, Meta has blocked news links from its apps since August 2021. This has had a severe impact on news organizations, with Canadian national news outlet Facebook pages losing 64% of engagement and local outlets losing 85%. Despite the news blackout, Meta's ad revenue has grown 19% in the US and Canada, causing concerns over the impact on local news content and the potential for misinformation to fill the gap. News outlets are adapting by exploring alternative ways to reach readers, such as email newsletters and mobile apps, while some readers are sharing screenshots of articles instead of links. Canada's communications regulator will determine later this year if Meta's link-blocking exempts it from making payments, but the experiences in Canada may make other countries reconsider similar legislation.
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When Facebook blocks news, studies show the political risks that follow
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
According to right-wing meme producer Jeff Ballingall, Meta's blocking of news links in Canada has led to a significant increase in clicks for his Canada Proud Facebook page. Facebook's decision to block news sharing in Canada, and potentially in Australia, as a result of paying fees to media companies has had a profound impact on the way Canadian Facebook users engage with information. Studies show that the absence of news on the platform has led to increased engagement with opinion-based and non-verified content, potentially undermining political discourse. Other countries, including the UK and California, are also considering legislation to force internet giants to pay for news content.
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Meta is ready to drop news in Illinois if forced to pay local publishers
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
The Journalism Preservation Act in Illinois aims to make online companies pay local news publishers for their content viewed on their platforms. If passed, companies like Meta (formerly Facebook) have warned that they would remove news from their platforms in the state, echoing similar moves made in Canada and Australia. The bill would require tech platforms to track and record how their platforms display work from publishers, and pay a fee equal to 1% of their advertising revenue. The bill emphasizes the importance of local journalism and fair compensation for the content created.
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Meta says it may block news from Facebook in Australia
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Facebook owner Meta is considering blocking news content in Australia if the government enforces licensing fees, according to a company representative. Meta's regional policy director, Mia Garlick, confirmed that all options are being considered. The company is waiting for the government to decide if it will implement a 2021 law allowing it to set fees for tech giants, such as Meta, to pay media outlets for links. This stance suggests Meta may adopt a similar approach to the one it took in Canada in 2023. Meta has previously struck deals with Australian media companies but will not renew them beyond 2024. Australian authorities are now contemplating whether to force Meta to pay for news content.
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Google and Facebook's concerns over online news law being addressed, says Canada
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Canada's Online News Act, part of a global trend to make Internet giants pay for news, became law in June and is expected to come into effect in December. Facebook and Google will need to voluntarily negotiate deals with news publishers in Canada and pay a portion of their global revenues, based on a set calculation, according to the draft regulations.
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Australia plans new rules forcing Big Tech to continue paying news outlets
Economic Times
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7m ago
Medial
Australia's government is set to introduce new rules that could result in fines for Big Tech companies if they refuse to pay Australian media companies for hosting news content on their platforms. The proposed rules would require internet companies to negotiate with publishers and pay them even if they remove news from their platforms. The move follows 2021 legislation that required tech giants like Google and Meta (formerly Facebook) to compensate media companies for driving traffic and advertising revenue to their platforms. Meta has already stated that it will not renew its agreements with Australian media organizations beyond 2024.
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Canada news industry body backs Google's concerns about ad revenue-sharing law
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Canadian news industry body, News Media Canada (NMC), has expressed support for Google's concerns regarding a new law in Canada that aims to make large internet companies share advertising revenue with news publishers. NMC agrees with Google on issues such as establishing links to news stories as the basis of payment, potentially uncapped liability, and the inclusion of non-monetary measures in remuneration. The government of Canada is reviewing submissions and working on finalizing the rules to implement the law by December 19.
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Google to pay up to $6 million to News Corp for new AI content: report
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Google has reportedly agreed to pay News Corp between $5-6 million annually to develop AI-related content and products. The partnership aims to license archived news content for training AI chatbots. News Corp clarified that they do have partnerships with Google, but not specifically an AI content licensing deal. This deal follows similar agreements between AI firms and news publishers in an effort to enhance AI capabilities through access to high-quality content.
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