Google Threatens to Block Australian Users From Using its Search Services If Forced to Pay For Content
Google threatened to block Australian users from accessing its search service unless the government changes proposed legislation to make the internet giant pay news outlets for their content. Australia is about to pass laws that would make the Big Tech giants negotiate payments with local publishers and broadcasters for content.
Sydney, January 22: Google threatened to block Australian users from accessing its search service unless the government changes proposed legislation to make the internet giant pay news outlets for their content.
According to a Reuters report, Australia is about to pass laws that would make the Big Tech giants negotiate payments with local publishers and broadcasters for content. If they can't strike a deal, a government-appointed arbitrator will then decide the price. Google Blocks Australian News from Local Users; 'Part of Experiment,' Says US Tech Giant.
Google Threatens to Block Australian users from accessing its search service:
Australia announced the legislation last month after an investigation found that Google and Facebook held too much market power in the media industry, a situation it said posed a potential threat to a well-functioning democracy.
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