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Google's $76M deal with French publishers leaves many outlets infuriated
- ColinHayhurst 6y agoGoogle to pay $76m to APIG group of French news publishers in docs seen by Reuters. APIG commit to use & feed Google’s News Showcase. Reuters struck a deal in Jan to be 1st global news provider for Google News Showcase. Follows new EU copyright law/rule for neighbouring rights implemented in France. Other French publishers, complain agreement opaque, unfair & not abiding neighbouring rights. “Google took advantage of our divisions to advance its interests” Who wins? EU; France; Google; Reuters; Big publishers.
- ColinHayhurst 6y agoPrevious post three weeks ago before some details revealed: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=25870044 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=25870044