The move from Google, which drew swift backlash, came over a proposed law that would require tech companies to pay for news content.
On Friday, Google announced it had begun removing links to California news websites for some users in response to the bill that would force Google, Meta and others to pay news outlets for their content.
“No one company should be permitted to control information so singularly that it can make decisions to the detriment of society, as Google has done in California,” Coffey said.
“This is a breach of public trust and we call on Google Executives to answer for this stunt.”Charles F. Champion, the president and CEO of the California News Publishers Association, said the move by Google was suppressing California news.
“Google is not above the law, and they should not be allowed to act as if they are.”
Persons:
California’s Unruh, Danielle Coffey, ” Coffey, “, Tempore Mike McGuire, ”, Charles F
Organizations:
CNN, Google, Media Alliance, Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, California, Law, UCL, Pro, Tempore, California Journalism, California News Publishers Association
Locations:
California, America