Canadian news compensation legislation must account for AI’s impact

April 13, 2025, 10:20 am

A new report from Canadian researchers has emphasized the need for future legislation to fairly compensate news outlets for their content, urging that rapid advancements in generative artificial intelligence be considered. The study highlights how AI disruptions are reshaping news production and distribution, and it calls on policymakers to factor these changes into legal frameworks designed to balance the influence of Big Tech with the economic interests of traditional journalism.


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