Lawmaker defends Google deal to fund California newsrooms, as labor criticism growsAssemblywoman Buffy Wicks secured a $242.5 million deal with Google to support California journalism, countering critics who believe it should have gone further.
Taxpayers and tech companies will help fund journalism and AI research in landmark California dealCalifornia initiates a groundbreaking $250 million funding deal to support journalism and AI research, marking a pivotal moment in media support.
Newsom Strikes Deal with Google and OpenAI to Support California Newsrooms | KQEDGoogle launched a $15 million annual fund for California journalism to support underserved communities and news organizations.This fund aims to address 'news deserts' and strengthen local news amidst ongoing tech company influence.