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If Facebook and Google limit services in Australia, could the ABC run a social network? – The Guardian
A new paper suggests a publicly funded replacement could be form part of the government’s response if the tech giants limit access
A publicly funded social network run by the ABC has been proposed as one possible response if Facebook and Google limit services in Australia when the mandatory news code becomes law this year.
Facebook has warned it will block Australians from sharing news if the landmark plan to make digital platforms pay for news content becomes law.
Google has been running a public campaign against the code and launched an international campaign targeting YouTube users when the government announced it woul…
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