Facebook to Prohibit Sharing of News Content in Australia
Decision ramps up a standoff with the government there over a proposal that would force tech companies to pay newspapers for content.
✒ Different approaches by the two platforms in light of Australia’s proposed legislation: Facebook takes a hard line approach while Google seeks to strike deals to stay active.
Tech companies are being forced to reckon with how they operate in the future. The transition from tech disrupter to regulated online utility is under way.