Tech Industry Slams Australia's News Levy Changes as 'Cosmetic'

Revisions to Australia's plan requiring big tech to pay for social media news remain insufficient for US firms and President Donald Trump.

Justin Tomlinson

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Tech Industry Slams Australia's News Levy Changes as 'Cosmetic'

Australia's proposal to compel big tech companies to pay for journalism that appears on social media platforms has undergone recent modifications. However, these changes appear still not enough to satisfy United States firms or President Donald Trump.[1][2][3]

The technology industry has criticized the updates to the news levy, labeling them as cosmetic. In addition, the United States has renewed its claim regarding the payment demands, characterizing the effort as extortion.[1][2][3]

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