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18 Feb,
18 tweets, 6 min read
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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 theguardian.com/australia-newsβ¦
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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 theguardian.com/australia-newsβ¦
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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?π€
Rupert Murdochβs News Corp signs global news deal w/ Google
smh.com.au/business/compaβ¦
And News Corp announcing that it signed a global 3-year deal w/ Google for use of its news content.
So what's up?π€
Rupert Murdochβs News Corp signs global news deal w/ Google
smh.com.au/business/compaβ¦
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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
theguardian.com/technology/202β¦
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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
theguardian.com/technology/202β¦
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"Regulation was needed to ensure journalism was properly funded after the digital behemoths took the lionβs 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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"Regulation was needed to ensure journalism was properly funded after the digital behemoths took the lionβs 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
bbc.com/news/technologβ¦
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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
bbc.com/news/technologβ¦
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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.
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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
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Having a monopoly regarding "the control of the flow of information" is no joke.
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.
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.
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.
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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βFacebookβs actions were unnecessary. They were heavy-handed and they will damage its reputation here in Australia,β Frydenberg said on Thursday.
'Facebook was wrong': Australia's treasurer slams social media giant's move to block news
cnb.cx/3uarvdC
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βFacebookβs actions were unnecessary. They were heavy-handed and they will damage its reputation here in Australia,β Frydenberg said on Thursday.
'Facebook was wrong': Australia's treasurer slams social media giant's move to block news
cnb.cx/3uarvdC
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[See above in threadπ .]
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"Facebook is trying to exert its *monopoly power* in Australia, by restricting publishers from posting content on Facebook Pages..."
Facebook's move to restrict Australian publishers was a 'nuclear option,' expert says
cnb.cx/3aAwOeF
[See above in threadπ .]
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"Facebook is trying to exert its *monopoly power* in Australia, by restricting publishers from posting content on Facebook Pages..."
Facebook's move to restrict Australian publishers was a 'nuclear option,' expert says
cnb.cx/3aAwOeF
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"A decision by Facebook to restrict Australian users from sharing or accessing news on the social media platform could happen in New Zealand, media experts say."
Facebook blackout could happen in New Zealand, experts say stuff.co.nz/business/indusβ¦
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"A decision by Facebook to restrict Australian users from sharing or accessing news on the social media platform could happen in New Zealand, media experts say."
Facebook blackout could happen in New Zealand, experts say stuff.co.nz/business/indusβ¦
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