Australia: Facebook has tentatively friended us once more

Australia PM says government chatting with tech massive as standoff ends up in decline of tourists to country’ data internet sites.
Australia PM says government talking to tech giant as standoff results in decline of traffic to country’ news sites.

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Author: Aljazeera

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  2. "As the world was forced to adapt to the coronavirus pandemic, some tech companies won big while others lost out". (December 28, 2020)
  3. "Draft legislation would require the firms to pay Australian publishers for displaying their news content, a world first". (December 9, 2020)
  4. "Several online platforms have cut off Parler following storming of US Capitol, accusing it of allowing violent content". (January 14, 2021)
  5. "Concentration of power in small number of tech firms is curtailing growth and innovation, says UKs digital secretary". (November 27, 2020)
  6. "US social media giants limited spread of a suspect news report on alleged dealings of Democrat nominee Joe Bidens son". (October 22, 2020)
  7. "Facebook says hackers used site to lure activists, journalists, dissidents to other ones containing links to malware". (March 25, 2021)
  8. "Tech giant accuses some officials of a coordinated attack targeting public debate ahead of Thursdays election". (January 11, 2021)
  9. "Scott Morrison says Facebook unfriended Australia, adding that Canberra will not be intimidated by the arrogant move". (February 18, 2021)
  10. "Australias parliament passed landmark legislation on Thursday requiring global tech giants to pay for news content". (February 26, 2021)
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