Lawmakers Want to Protect Local Newspapers From Google, Facebook

Some Senate Democrats are seeking to empower regulators to protect local news outlets, accusing tech giants such as Google and Facebook  of “unfair business practices,” according to a new report by members of a key committee. The report also proposed a range of other legislative fixes, including a law that would force tech platforms to negotiate with local news outlets to ensure those organizations are paid for their content.

Source: Lawmakers Want to Protect Local Newspapers From Google, Facebook

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