The Canadian government quickly denounced the move as “irresponsible”. Read more at straitstimes.com.
OTTAWA - Meta Platforms has begun the process to end access to news on Facebook and Instagram for all users in Canada, it said on Tuesday, in response to a law requiring internet giants to pay news publishers.
“News outlets voluntarily share content on Facebook and Instagram to expand their audiences and help their bottom line,” Ms Rachel Curran, Meta’s head of public policy in Canada, said. “In contrast, we know the people using our platforms don’t come to us for news.” “We’re going to keep standing our ground. After all, if the Government can’t stand up for Canadians against tech giants, who will?” she added.
Both the companies eventually struck deals with Australian media firms after amendments to the legislation were offered.
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