Economic Support For News
In the digital age, search engines, aggregators and social media platforms are central spaces for people to create, find and share news and information. News and technology business models are increasingly intertwined but, at times, they clash over issues ranging from copyright to bargaining codes. These issues raise complex policy questions about who a ‘publisher’ is, who legally owns news and digital content and how publishers are compensated for that content.
In the digital age, search engines, aggregators and social media platforms are central spaces for people to create, find and share news and information. News and technology business models are increasingly intertwined but, at times, they clash over issues ranging from copyright to bargaining codes. These issues raise complex policy questions about who a ‘publisher’ is, who legally owns news and digital content and how publishers are compensated for that content.
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Building News Economic Sustainability
How can public policy addressing economic support for news enable independent, competitive journalism without creating political or legacy bias?
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Modernizing Copyright Law
How can copyright law be modernized in a way that benefits independent, competitive journalism and an open internet?
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