Google's agreement with California to commit over $172.5 million to journalism and artificial intelligence is seen as an ad-hoc way to sidestep tax and regulatory policies.
Lawmakers should avoid short-term agreements and corporate payouts, proposing instead a tax on user data for advertising that could provide sustainable support for journalism.
The California Journalism Preservation Act aimed to ensure tech companies pay for news access, promoting a fairer compensation model for journalism platforms.
The deal reflects a troubling trend where tech giants negotiate with states to avoid stricter regulations, undermining long-term policy solutions.
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