California has lost one-third of its newspapers and 68% of journalists since 2005, driven by the rise of digital media. Assembly Bill 886 would require platforms like Google to pay news outlets for linking to their content, while Senate Bill 1327 aims to support local journalism through fees on tech companies for user data.
A recent IGS poll found California voters rely on Google and search engines nearly as much as traditional newspapers for election news. Despite growing social media use for news, concerns about misinformation are increasing, and many news outlets face severe cutbacks and challenges adapting to the digital advertising landscape.
From the article: Americans are turning to social media for news, citing its convenience and speed. The share of Americans using social media for news increased from 27% in 2013 to 48% in 2024, according to the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism’s Digital News Report 2024.
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