New Laws To Bridge the 'Value Gap' to Safeguard Journalistic Standards
In an era where information flows freely online, the news industry is facing a revenue crisis. Across the globe, newspapers are losing advertising revenue whilst digital platforms like Facebook and Google are using news content without directly compensating its creators. This "value gap" has sparked a global legislative response.
The EU and countries like Australia, Canada, and Indonesia are pioneering new laws to level the playing field between tech giants and news publishers. These groundbreaking regulations aim to ensure fair compensation for quality journalism in the digital age. The reaction of the tech giants varies. Whilst Google has agreed to pay millions to Australian and Canadian news outlets, Facebook has decided to block news in these countries.
Questions arise: How do we balance the interests of tech innovation and content creation? Does copyright have a role in protecting the standards of journalism and democracy?
Join LESI's Copyright Licensing Committee and speakers as they explore the evolving relationship between news publishers, digital platforms, and copyright law.
