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Microsoft backs media bargaining code, suggests Bing can fill gap if Google and Facebook depart – ABC News
Microsoft publicly backs the Federal Government’s proposed news media bargaining code, suggesting its search engine Bing can fill the gap if Google follows through…

Microsoft has publicly backed the Federal Government’s proposed news media bargaining code, suggesting its search engine Bing could fill the gap if Google follows through on a threat to leave the Australian market.
Key points:
- The Federal Government’s proposed news media bargaining code would force tech giants to pay for news content
- Google and Facebook are threatening to withdraw or limit their services if it’s introduced
- Microsoft isn’t covered by the current legislation but says it’s willing to…
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