Australia Passes Law to Charge Tech Companies Levies Unless They Reach Deals with News Publishers The Australian government has passed a law requiring tech companies like Meta, Google, TikTok, and LinkedIn to pay levies unless they reach deals with local news publishers.
On its surface, this move appears to be an attempt to ensure that tech companies contribute fairly to the industry that fuels their profits.
However, scratch beneath the surface and you'll find a complex web of power dynamics between tech behemoths, media outlets, and governments.