California lawmakers will shelve legislation requiring Google to pay news outlets, instead creating a partnership for a $250 million fund to support local journalism.
The plan allocates nearly $250 million over five years, with significant funding aimed at enhancing journalism through UC Berkeley initiatives and developing AI tools for reporters.
Supporters argue that strong local journalism is essential for democracy, but the news industry's internal divisions complicate efforts to secure sustained funding for news outlets.
The conflict raised questions about the future of news funding in California, showing the challenges of balancing interests between traditional and digital news media.
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