Anti-monopoly and media advocacy groups have raised concerns regarding a new agreement between California and Google that undermines proposed state bills aimed at funding journalism.
The deal negotiated provides nearly $250 million in funding over the next five years for initiatives like a National AI Accelerator and a News Transformation Fund, marking a shift from direct negotiations.
Critics argue that this collaboration does not adequately address the fundamental issues of funding for local newsrooms, as it bypasses the original legislative goals of greater financial responsibility from Big Tech.
State Sen. Steve Glazer's proposed tax on online advertising and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks' California Journalism Preservation Act were designed to secure fair compensation for news outlets using their content online.
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