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Google scrambles to strike media deals following Morrison, Frydenberg talks – Sydney Morning Herald
Google launched its news product last Friday, but plans to terminate deals if proposed laws go ahead in their current form.
The federal government has signalled it may consider amendments to its digital media code if Google can convince large media companies to sign up to its own news product, sparking a rush of last ditch negotiations between the search giant and publishers.
Google, which has threatened to turn off its search engine in Australia, approached several major publishers with revised offers for its News Showcase product last week following high stakes talks between Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Treasurer…
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