Meta on Thursday attacked Australia's Philstar Biz reported, calling the government's bid to make social media companies pay for news 'grossly unfair' and expressing vehement opposition to the draft laws.
The Australian government is pushing legislation that would require tech platforms like Meta and Google to compensate news publishers for content shared on their services. Meta's criticism mirrors its previous stance, including a temporary news blackout in Australia in 2021 during similar regulatory battles.
The draft laws are still under review, and Meta's strong rebuke signals a potentially prolonged conflict between Big Tech and Australian regulators. The outcome could have implications for similar initiatives in other countries seeking to make tech companies pay for news.