Tag: NEWS CORP

  • 2024 in Review: Key Publisher Agreements with AI Companies

    2024 in Review: Key Publisher Agreements with AI Companies

    In 2024, publishers increasingly formalized partnerships with AI companies through licensing agreements to monetize content used for AI training. Notable deals included collaboration with OpenAI by publishers like Le Monde, Financial Times, and News Corp. Meanwhile, some media companies pursued legal action against AI firms over copyright concerns, revealing the complex landscape of the publishing…

  • Australia Considers Legislation to Compensate Media for News Content

    Australia Considers Legislation to Compensate Media for News Content

    Australia is contemplating new rules to incentivize big tech firms to pay local media companies for news content. The proposed “news bargaining initiative” seeks to mandate financial agreements between these digital platforms and Australian publishers. This follows past legislation aimed at compensating media outlets, highlighting ongoing tensions in the media landscape. On December 12, 2024,…