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Swat off the press: Meta v Canada’s news ploy
May 17, 2024
Tom Wainwright, The Economist's tech and media editor, delves into the contentious Meta v Canada news dispute, revealing how regulations meant to aid publishers are backfiring. Catherine Nixie, Britain correspondent for The Economist, reflects on the legacy of Shirley Conran, whose influential works empowered women in diverse areas. They also discuss the stark contrasts between American and European workers, emphasizing differing attitudes toward work-life balance, vacation norms, and labor rights.
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- Canadian law intended to benefit news publishers by charging social media platforms resulted in reduced traffic for publishers.
- News outlets in Canada had to find innovative ways to engage audiences directly after being blocked on social media platforms.
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Meta Refuses to Pay for News Links in Canada
The Canadian government passed a law requiring social media giants like Meta to pay for showing links to news outlets. Meta, owner of Facebook, refused to comply, resulting in blocked media sites for Canadian users. While news publishers experienced decreased web traffic, Meta's overall user engagement remained unaffected.
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