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Malaysia mulls rules for Google, Meta to pay news outlets for content

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2y ago

Malaysia mulls rules for Google, Meta to pay news outlets for content

Malaysia is considering regulations that would require internet giants like Google and Meta (Facebook's parent company) to compensate news outlets for content sourced from them. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is in discussions with these platforms regarding the proposed rules, which are expected to be similar to Australia's regulations that compel compensation for media outlets. The MCMC is also considering rules similar to Canada's Bill C-11 to regulate streaming platforms and ensure fair compensation for news content creators. This move aims to address income imbalances between digital platforms and local media.

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Meta’s News Block Causes Chaos as Canada Burns

Wired · 2y ago

Meta’s News Block Causes Chaos as Canada Burns

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.

Facebook turned off the news in Canada. What happened next?

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Facebook turned off the news in Canada. What happened next?

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.

Australia plans new rules forcing Big Tech to continue paying news outlets

Economic Times

Economic Times · 12m ago

Australia plans new rules forcing Big Tech to continue paying news outlets

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.

Facebook Is Giving Up on News—Again

Wired · 2y ago

Facebook Is Giving Up on News—Again

Meta (formerly Facebook) is discontinuing its News tab in France, Germany, and the UK by December, effectively ending payments to news outlets. While the company will continue to honor existing deals, it won't renew them or establish new paid-for news partnerships. This decision comes as legislation in the EU and UK may require Meta to pay for the news it shares. News content accounts for just 3% of viewed content on Facebook's app, and Meta seems reluctant to continue paying for it. The move represents another shift in Meta's strategy regarding news content.

Google threatens to stop linking to news in New Zealand

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Google threatens to stop linking to news in New Zealand

- 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.

Meta says it may block news from Facebook in Australia

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Meta says it may block news from Facebook in Australia

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.

Google caves, agrees to pay news companies for content in Canada

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 2y ago

Google caves, agrees to pay news companies for content in Canada

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.

Meta says not required to pay for Indonesia news content posted voluntarily

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Meta says not required to pay for Indonesia news content posted voluntarily

Facebook's parent company, Meta Platforms, has stated that it is not obligated to pay for news content voluntarily posted by users in Indonesia, following a new government regulation that aims to share profits between digital platforms and media companies. The regulation, signed by Indonesia's president, requires digital platforms to partner with news outlets and share revenue generated from the use of news content. Meta's public policy director in Southeast Asia clarified that they are not required to pay for voluntarily posted news content. The regulation is expected to take effect within six months.

Google to pay millions to South African news outlets: watchdog - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 26d ago

Google to pay millions to South African news outlets: watchdog - The Economic Times

Google will pay over $40 million to support South African news media, following a 16-month investigation by the country's competition authority. The funding addresses biases favoring international news in Google searches. $4 million goes to national publishers, $2.6 million annually supports AI innovation, and $2.2 million aids digital transformation for small outlets. Google and other tech giants face pressure to support local media, aligning with similar global arrangements to promote indigenous content.

Canada print media to get two-thirds of Google’s payment to news outlets

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Canada print media to get two-thirds of Google’s payment to news outlets

Canada's print media will receive nearly two-thirds of the annual CAD 100 million (USD 75 million) payment from Google to the country's news outlets under a "historic" agreement. The payout is part of the Online News Act, aiming to support Canada's struggling news sector. Most of the funds will go to print media as it is heavily dependent on online platforms for content distribution. The agreement comes into force on Tuesday, while Meta (Facebook's parent company) opposes the legislation and continues to block news content on Facebook and Instagram in Canada.

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