Meta starts blocking news in Canada
Meta on Tuesday started blocking Canadians' access to news on Facebook and Instagram in response to a new law requiring digital giants to pay publishers for such content.
Aug 1, 2023
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California bill requiring Big Tech to pay for news placed on hold until 2024
A California bill that would force tech companies such as Facebook and Google to pay publishers for news content has been put on hold in the Legislature until 2024.
Jul 13, 2023
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The fight over the future of digital news is in Canada
A law that props up the news industry has turned Canada into the latest battleground for global tech giants that are pushing back against governments trying to curb their dominance.
Jul 10, 2023
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Researchers devise algorithm to break through 'search bubbles'
When looking for a new type of book, movie, or restaurant, your search may suggest a title or venue you've already purchased or experienced. This is because the artificial intelligence tools many companies rely on push users ...
Jul 10, 2023
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Canada's government to stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram after Meta says it will block news
Canada's government announced Wednesday it would stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram, in response to Meta's decision to block access to news content on their social platforms as part of a temporary test.
Jul 5, 2023
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Google set to remove news links in Canada over online news law
Google said Thursday it will remove links to Canadian news on its platforms across Canada over a new law that will require digital giants to compensate media outlets for content they share or otherwise repurpose.
Jun 29, 2023
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New artificial intelligence: Will Silicon Valley ride to riches again on other people's products?
Silicon Valley is poised once again to cash in on other people's products, making a data grab of unprecedented scale that has already spawned lawsuits and congressional hearings.
Jun 23, 2023
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Canadian Senate passes bill requiring Google, Meta to pay for news
Canada's Senate on Thursday passed a bill that will require Google and Meta to pay media outlets for news content that they share or otherwise repurpose on their platforms.
Jun 22, 2023
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Google launches News Showcase in US this summer
More than 150 publishers in the United States have joined Google's News Showcase program, a platform where news companies are paid for content by the search engine juggernaut.
Jun 9, 2023
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Meta tests blocking news content on Instagram, Facebook for some Canadians
Meta is temporarily blocking some Canadian users from accessing news content on Facebook and Instagram as part of a temporary test that is expected to last through the end of June, the tech giant said Thursday.
Jun 2, 2023
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