Google's agreement to fund local news and an AI accelerator program in California signifies a shift away from its previous opposition, hinting at the evolving relationship between tech giants and journalism.
The deal involves directing at least $55 million to a nonprofit charity at UC Berkeley for local journalism funding, alongside an additional $70 million from California.
Google will also invest $50 million over five years into pre-existing journalism programs, demonstrating a financial commitment to bolstering local news.
The introduction of the National AI Innovation Accelerator, which includes $17.5 million from Google, could spark controversy due to its implications for the relationship between media publishers and AI.
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