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Meta Faces French Copyright Talks Order
8 Jul
Summary
- Meta ordered to negotiate copyright payments with news organizations.
- Watchdog cites Meta's abuse of dominant market position.
- Talks must be conducted in good faith on payment criteria.

The French competition authority has mandated that Meta Platforms Inc. enter into discussions with news organizations concerning copyright remuneration. This directive stems from two complaints alleging that the social media conglomerate has exploited its leading market standing.
Meta is now required to negotiate in good faith regarding the specific criteria that will govern these copyright payments. This move by the French watchdog aims to address fair compensation for news content used on Meta's platforms.