News/Media Alliance Applauds California Senate Judiciary Committee for Passing California Journalism Preservation Act
Summary
The bill, which was introduced by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) in March 2023, would require Big Tech platforms to pay news publishers and broadcasters for their use of journalism. The bill, which was introduced by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) in March 2023, would require Big Tech platforms to pay news publishers and broadcasters for their use of journalism. Prior to the vote, the bill had been amended to allocate payouts to publishers based on the number of journalists employed, rather than impressions presented to Californians. Several countries around the world have passed similar legislation in the last few years, demonstrating the growing global recognition of the importance of quality journalism and the need for fair compensation from the tech platforms. Indonesia, Canada, Europe and Australia have all passed laws requiring the tech platforms to compensate news publishers, with legislation introduced in other countries around the world, including the UK and the United States.