"The University and specifically the UC Berkeley School of Journalism stand ready to support this endeavor," said UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., emphasizing the importance of the funding for journalism.
Kent Walker of Alphabet noted, "California lawmakers have worked with the tech and news sectors to develop a collaborative framework to accelerate AI innovation and support local and national businesses and non-profit organizations," highlighting the need for cooperation.
Chuck Champion, CEO of the California News Publishers Association, stated, "This is a first step toward what we hope will become a comprehensive program to sustain local news in the long term," underlining optimism for future growth.
Jessica J. González of Free Press Action pointed out critical perspectives of the deal, expressing concerns regarding the influence of tech companies on news sectors.
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