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Google seals controversial media deal with California legislature

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai speaks at a Google I/O event in Mountain View, on May 14, 2024. California lawmakers are weighing a bill that would regulate powerful artificial intelligence systems but big tech companies, including Google, say the legislation would hamper innovation.
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Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai speaks at a Google I/O event in Mountain View, on May 14, 2024. California lawmakers are weighing a bill that would regulate powerful artificial intelligence systems but big tech companies, including Google, say the legislation would hamper innovation.

A historic agreement between California lawmakers and Google will provide new funding for news outlets. Matt Pearce, president of . joins the Exchange.

The partnership will provide $175 million for local journalism across California and also fund an AI research program. News outlets report that the deal departs significantly from promoted by both news publishers and media employee unions earlier in the year.

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Mike Green is host of the ÀÏ·ò×Ó´«Ã½ Exchange. Mike has lived in Southern Oregon for more than two decades. He is an award-winning print journalist with over 20 years experience in media, specializing in media innovation, inclusive economics and entrepreneurship.
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