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Is the Canada, Meta news standoff coming to the US?

Is the Canada, Meta news standoff coming to the US?

Released Monday, 25th September 2023
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Is the Canada, Meta news standoff coming to the US?

Is the Canada, Meta news standoff coming to the US?

Is the Canada, Meta news standoff coming to the US?

Is the Canada, Meta news standoff coming to the US?

Monday, 25th September 2023
 1 person rated this episode
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Canadians are in a bit of a pickle when it comes to getting timely news updates through Facebook. The Canadian government passed a law requiring Meta and Google pay media outlets when news content is posted on social media platforms. Meta's reaction, to block all news from its Canadian users, left many citizens and its government frustrated. Today on the show, what are tech companies' public service obligations in an era of declining news outlets?

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