California's Assembly Bill 886, requiring Google and social media platforms to pay news outlets, passed the state Senate Judiciary Committee.

California's Assembly Bill 886, which requires Google and major social media platforms to pay news outlets for their content, has progressed, passing the state Senate Judiciary Committee. Lawmakers view this bill as a work in progress to combat the shrinking news industry affected by changing consumption habits. The legislation aims to balance the market and uphold journalism's role in democracy.

June 26, 2024
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