Australia corners Google and Facebook into paying for news content

Big Tech will face steep fines for snubbing negotiations

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Australia wants tech platforms to negotiate "in good faith" with news outlets. © Reuters

FUMI MATSUMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

SYDNEY -- The Australian government will require Google and Facebook to negotiate with news outlets about compensation for posting their content, or else pay hefty fines, under plans detailed Friday.

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