Sorry Aussies, Meta Gave Your Media the Cold Shoulder!
In a plot twist that’s as surprising as another season of The Bachelor, Facebook’s parent company, Meta, is refusing to extend its deals with Australian media companies. Although the Aussie Government implemented the news media bargaining code to force negotiations between digital platforms like Facebook and Google and media companies, Meta appears to be throwing its social media boomerang elsewhere!
Key Takeaways
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Meta Clearly Has Commitment Issues:
Despite being ushered to the bargaining table by Australian legislation, Meta is reluctant to renew its vows with Australian media outlets. It never fully embraced the concept of paying for the journalistic sweat that graces its platform.
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Meta and Google Were Bounded By Law:
No, they didn’t get hitched in Vegas. The news media bargaining code directed these digital platforms to negotiate with media firms. These talks were more about money and less about what color the drapes should be in their digital living room.
Wrapping it Up With a Bow
Well, there you have it. In another example of how tech giants flex their digital muscles, Meta is hitting the “unfriend” button on its contracts with Oz’s media companies. It just goes to show that when you’re dealing with this level of corporate power, sometimes the law isn’t enough to ensure everyone plays nice in the digital sandbox. What’s next for Aussie media? Maybe it’s time for a tech detox. The boomerang might come back, after all!
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/02/if-metas-intransigence-isnt-enough-ai-poses-an-even-greater-threat-to-journalism
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