Google moves to block predatory sites but fake news still flourishes
The NYT is claiming a victory as Google changes its search algorithm to restrict harmful content from predatory defamation sites.
Facebook Australia blocks news content rather than pay for its use
While Google appears resigned to the fact that news producers need an income to continue their work, Facebook has thrown a tantrum at the prospect of new legislation to force them to pay for the news they publish.
Google, it seems, has conceded it must pay for Australian news it republishes.
Google has launched a controversial news platform in Australia in a sign that it has finally resigned itself to buying the news it had previously been republishing for free.
The world watches as Australia moves to make Big Tech share royalties with news producers
Australia is pushing forward with legislation to support its news industry by forcing tech giants like Facebook and Google to compensate news organisations for the free news the platforms dispense at the cost of the producers.
Google offers 3 million dollars for responsible COVID-19 vaccine journalism
Google is offering US$ 3 million to news and fact-checking organisations that contribute to efforts to combat COVID-19 vaccine misinformation.