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Google Threatens New Zealand News Ban Over Law
Google says it would stop linking to news in New Zealand if country passes law forcing revenue-sharing deals with media publishers
Meta Considers Facebook News Ban In Australia
Meta says it may ban news content from Facebook in Australia if forced to pay licensing fees under 2021 law
Google Begins Removal Of California News Ahead Of Proposed Law
Consequences of Assembly Bill 886. Google begins removing California news websites from some search results
Google Fined 250 Million Euros By French Competition Watchdog
Another stiff fine against Google from French officials – this time 250 million euros for breaching IP rules to train AI service
OpenAI Signs Axel Springer Deal To Offer News In ChatGPT
OpenAI and German news publisher team up, so ChatGPT can deliver news summaries utilising Axel Springer content
Google Agrees To Pay Canadian News Publishers
Agreement with Canadian government will see Google pay local news publishers $73 million a year. Meta dispute however, continues
Twitter (X) Strips Headlines From News Links
Elon Musk removes headlines from news links, as the Anti-Defamation League welcomed X's stated intent to address antisemitism
Facebook Drops News Projects In EU, UK
Facebook parent Meta criticised as 'cynical' after dropping News tab in UK, France, Germany and ending UK community news project
Canada Seeks To Address Facebook, Google Concern Over Online News Law
Canadian government outlines proposed regulations for Online News Act, which it says will address Alphabet and Meta concerns. Facebook not convinced
Elon Musk To Axe Headlines From News Links On Twitter
Publisher impact, as Elon Musk personally orders removal of headlines in news link articles found on Twitter/X
Canadian PM Trudeau Slams Facebook Amid Wildfire Crisis
Canada’s government continues to turn up the heat against Meta, with Prime Minister Trudeau calling news ban 'inconceivable'
Meta Begins News Closure In Canada Over Publisher Payment Law
After repeated warnings, Meta begins process to end Facebook, Instagram news access in Canada, as government labels move 'irresponsible'
Canadian Government Halts Advertising On Facebook, Instagram
Federal government in Canada pulls its modest amount of advertising on Facebook, Instagram after Meta pulls news for Canadians
Meta To Pull News On Facebook, Instagram In Canada
As promised, Meta is to pull news content from Facebook and Instagram in Canada, after the Online News Act becomes law
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Meta Warns It May Remove US News Content
Facebook owner warns American Congress it may remove US news from its platform if it passes “ill-considered journalism bill”
India Opens Probe Into Google After Publishers Complain
India's competition regulator launches investigation into Google's market power following complaint by country's digital news media
Google Signs Deal For News From AFP
Five year deal signed with Agence France-Presse for news content on Google, as publishing contracts continue to be signed
Facebook Accused Of Using Content Of Three Australian Publishers
Dustup down under, as three Australian publishers allege Facebook used content for its news service without their permission
Google Ordered To Pay $600m By French Watchdog
Ouch. Copyright dispute over online content in France sees competition regulator impose a 500 million euro (£427m) fine on Google
Australia Passes Amended ‘Media Bargaining Law’
Australia becomes first country in the world where a government arbitrator can set prices tech giants must pay for local content
Facebook To Invest $1 Billion In News Industry
After the very public row with the Australian government, Facebook confirms it is investing $1 billion in the news industry
Facebook Restarts Australian News, After Government Agrees Changes
Australian government agrees to alter its 'media bargaining law', after Facebook blocked local news from its platform last week
Facebook’s Australian News Ban Spurs International Outcry
World leaders take umbrage at Facebook's decision to ban news from its platform in Australia, as US lawmaker calls move an 'admission of monopoly power'
US Bill Would Help Smaller Publishers Negotiate With Facebook, Google
Planned US bill would allow small news publishers to band together in negotiations with big tech platforms such as Facebook and Google
Facebook Pulls News From Australia, Citing Incoming Law
Australia has been 'unfriended' by Facebook, after it follows through on warning and stops users sharing news on its platforms
Google Launches ‘News Showcase’ Scheme In Australia
Service launched down under in bid to neutralise Australian government effort to force firms to pay local content publishers
Google CEO Pichai Has ‘Constructive Meeting’ With Australian PM
Australian prime minister reportedly has “constructive meeting” with Alphabet boss Sundar Pichai over controversial media law
Australia Claims Microsoft Bing Ready To Replace Google Search
Government minister claims Microsoft's Bing ready to step in, if Google follows through on threat to withdraw search from Australia