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Australia calls out Google for "experiment" blocking some information websites

Australia prompt Google on Thursday to "concentrate on paying for authentic content material, not blocking it" after the internet huge mentioned it used to be working checks that prohibit access to house information content material subject matter, deepening a rift between the tech huge and the government.
Australia urged Google on Thursday to "focus on paying for original content, not blocking it" after the internet giant said it was running tests that limit access to domestic news content, deepening a rift between the tech giant and the government.

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