California considers legislation to require tech giants like Google and Facebook to compensate news publishers for content access.

California is considering legislation similar to Australia's News Media Bargaining Code that would require tech giants like Google and Facebook to compensate news publishers for accessing their content. These bills aim to address the struggling news industry in California, which has lost one-third of its newspapers since 2005 and experienced significant staff cuts. The bills, Assembly Bill 886 and Senate Bill 1327, would charge tech companies for linking to news content, potentially providing a much-needed boost to the industry.

July 24, 2024
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