Several major French newspapers have taken legal action against social media giant X, accusing the platform of using their content without payment. These media outlets, including Le Monde, Le Figaro, and others, claim they are entitled to payment under their ancillary rights, which are supposed to be honored by platforms when they republish news content.
The newspapers expressed that revenue from these rights supports the plurality, independence, and quality of media in a democratic society, stressing their importance for freedom of expression. They criticized X for its refusal to negotiate, unlike competitors like Google and Meta, and for not complying with a previous court order to release necessary payment information.
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