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So there has been a few interesting stories coming out today regarding Big Tech companies, news, and Australia.
Like Facebook blocking ALL news in Australia.
Facebook blocks Australian users and publishers from viewing or sharing news https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/feb/18/facebook-to-restrict-australian-users-sharing-news-content
So there has been a few interesting stories coming out today regarding Big Tech companies, news, and Australia.
Like Facebook blocking ALL news in Australia.
Facebook blocks Australian users and publishers from viewing or sharing news https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/feb/18/facebook-to-restrict-australian-users-sharing-news-content
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And News Corp announcing that it signed a global 3-year deal w/ Google for use of its news content.
So what's up?
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp signs global news deal w/ Google https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/rupert-murdoch-s-news-corp-signs-global-news-partnership-deal-with-google-20210218-p573j6.html
And News Corp announcing that it signed a global 3-year deal w/ Google for use of its news content.
So what's up?
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp signs global news deal w/ Google https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/rupert-murdoch-s-news-corp-signs-global-news-partnership-deal-with-google-20210218-p573j6.html
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February 15, 2021
"The Australian parliament is poised to pass a media law that would make Google & Facebook pay news publishers for displaying their content."
Google & Facebook: the landmark Australian law that will make them pay for news content https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/feb/16/google-and-facebook-the-landmark-australian-law-that-will-make-them-pay-for-news-content
February 15, 2021
"The Australian parliament is poised to pass a media law that would make Google & Facebook pay news publishers for displaying their content."
Google & Facebook: the landmark Australian law that will make them pay for news content https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/feb/16/google-and-facebook-the-landmark-australian-law-that-will-make-them-pay-for-news-content
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"Regulation was needed to ensure journalism was properly funded after the digital behemoths took the lion’s share of *advertising revenue* away from traditional media: for every $100 of online advertising spend, $53 goes to Google, $28 to Facebook & $19 to everyone else."
"Regulation was needed to ensure journalism was properly funded after the digital behemoths took the lion’s share of *advertising revenue* away from traditional media: for every $100 of online advertising spend, $53 goes to Google, $28 to Facebook & $19 to everyone else."
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In December, Facebook announced that UK outlets would get paid for content in 2021.
December 1, 2020
Facebook News will pay UK outlets for content in 2021 https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-55137096
In December, Facebook announced that UK outlets would get paid for content in 2021.
December 1, 2020
Facebook News will pay UK outlets for content in 2021 https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-55137096
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Facebook and Google are deservedly under intense scrutiny from Western governments because they have an outsized impact on the flow of information to the public. https://twitter.com/sisu_sanity/status/1306103123698757632
Facebook and Google are deservedly under intense scrutiny from Western governments because they have an outsized impact on the flow of information to the public. https://twitter.com/sisu_sanity/status/1306103123698757632
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Having a monopoly regarding "the control of the flow of information" is no joke. https://twitter.com/sisu_sanity/status/1306103146784141313
Having a monopoly regarding "the control of the flow of information" is no joke. https://twitter.com/sisu_sanity/status/1306103146784141313
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Local news has been getting snuffed out. Less diversity, less in-depth investigating, etc. https://twitter.com/sisu_sanity/status/1306103148688310273
Local news has been getting snuffed out. Less diversity, less in-depth investigating, etc. https://twitter.com/sisu_sanity/status/1306103148688310273
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It's pretty clear these Big Tech companies are going to be going through some things. https://twitter.com/sisu_sanity/status/1309352766075215877
It's pretty clear these Big Tech companies are going to be going through some things. https://twitter.com/sisu_sanity/status/1309352766075215877
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People don't think of Murdoch as being involved in the social media arena, but he was. https://twitter.com/sisu_sanity/status/1246987658145955840
People don't think of Murdoch as being involved in the social media arena, but he was. https://twitter.com/sisu_sanity/status/1246987658145955840
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So it looks like Facebook and Google have taken two different approaches in Australia.
Facebook = Fine, we won't allow ANY news unless we get our way.
Google = OK we'll pay, but we'll still have control by choosing who we make these "news" deals with.
So it looks like Facebook and Google have taken two different approaches in Australia.
Facebook = Fine, we won't allow ANY news unless we get our way.
Google = OK we'll pay, but we'll still have control by choosing who we make these "news" deals with.
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“Facebook’s actions were unnecessary. They were heavy-handed and they will damage its reputation here in Australia,” Frydenberg said on Thursday.
'Facebook was wrong': Australia's treasurer slams social media giant's move to block news https://cnb.cx/3uarvdC
“Facebook’s actions were unnecessary. They were heavy-handed and they will damage its reputation here in Australia,” Frydenberg said on Thursday.
'Facebook was wrong': Australia's treasurer slams social media giant's move to block news https://cnb.cx/3uarvdC
