Friday, January 29, 2021

#AUSTRALIA: Google Will Block Searches In Aus. If Legislation Goes Thru

[world politics news] 

Google says it will block Australians from being able to use Google search if the government goes ahead with plans for a media code that will make the search giant pay for news.

Google is playing a costly game of chicken with the government, considering Google Australia's nearly $5 billion dollars in revenue last year.

Google argues that it helps publishers by delivering a huge audience from links with search results. But democracy advocates say that with 95% domination of internet search in Australia, the company poses a threat to democracy. 

[FULL STORY HERE]

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