The recent deal between Google and California for supporting local journalism has raised eyebrows, as it appears to benefit Google more than the news organizations themselves.
Critics view the agreement as a political maneuver that undermines substantive legislation, potentially allowing Google to escape meaningful financial obligations to the news industry.
Victor Pickard pointed out that California's decision to kill the bill means it lost a chance to secure more substantial and ongoing funding for local journalism.
Google's commitment to this partnership is seen as a continuation of a trend where tech companies try to shape their relationships with news organizations to their favor.
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