The pact between Google and California lawmakers marks a crucial step in negotiating funding for journalism, albeit at the cost of taxpayer contributions amid budget strains.
State Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks described the agreement as the 'most impactful deal' that could be reached under current political conditions, viewing it as the starting point for further support.
Google's insistence on taxpayer funding not only aimed to stabilize California journalism but also established a framework for similar agreements with other states in the future.
Despite being an essential breakthrough, the agreement has drawn criticism for falling short of proposed legislation that would have levied substantial fees on Google to bolster journalism funding.
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