The new agreement will see local government and tech giants like Google investing over $250 million to support journalism, but concerns linger over potential risks.
Critics argue that the incorporation of AI news tools in funding could threaten traditional journalism by introducing more automation and diminishing human jobs in the industry.
Funding allocation will prioritize newsrooms based on full-time journalist count, ensuring that resources are directed toward sustaining workforce levels in journalism across California.
While California's initiative is groundbreaking, it remains a compromise and not legislation, reflecting the challenges faced in supporting journalism in an evolving digital landscape.
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