Google News Showcase to pay publishers $1bn for content, but not all are happy
The product will allow publishers to pick and present their stories but some in Europe say Google can still dictate terms and conditions
01 October 2020 - 18:43
Brussels — Alphabet’s Google plans to pay $1bn to publishers globally for their news over the next three years, its CEO said on Thursday, a step that could help it win over a powerful group amid heightened regulatory scrutiny worldwide.
News publishers have long fought the world’s most popular internet search engine for compensation for using their content, with European media groups leading the charge...
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