Australia lashes out at Big Tech threats, says it’s ‘inevitable’ that Facebook & Google will pay for content

Australia’s treasurer has advised the tech giants to accept that their platforms will have to start paying for content, amid threats from Facebook and Google to limit services in the country if such a policy is enacted. … Read More >Australia lashes out at Big Tech threats, says it’s ‘inevitable’ that Facebook & Google will pay for content

German right-wing AfD party goes to court ahead of reported designation as ‘suspected’ extremist group

Germany’s right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has filed two lawsuits against the nation’s domestic security service that is reportedly about to designate it a “suspected” extremist group ahead of national elections. … Read More >German right-wing AfD party goes to court ahead of reported designation as ‘suspected’ extremist group