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Microsoft and EU publishing organizations ally to force Google and Facebook to pay for news

In a move to add pressure on the the biggest tech giants, Microsoft is launching a project to have the EU establish an Australia-style arbitration system that mandates pay for use of news content. Google and Facebook have been fighting back at Australia’s rules.  Goolge has cut licensing deals while Facebook has gone further and blocked sharing Australian news on its service. Countries including Canada and the UK are considering laws similar to Australia.