Exclusive: Google's $76 million deal with French publishers leaves many outlets infuriated


The Google logo is seen at the Young Entrepreneurs fair in Paris, France, February 7, 2018. REUTERS/Charles Platiau/File Photo

PARIS (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's Google has agreed to pay $76 million over three years to a group of 121 French news publishers to end a more than year-long copyright spat, documents seen by Reuters show.

The agreement between Google and the Alliance de la presse d'information generale (APIG), a lobby group representing most major French publishers, was announced previously, but financial terms had not been disclosed.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Tech News

‘Resident Evil Requiem’ breathes new life into zombie-like infected
UAE says it foiled a wave of cyberattacks on vital sectors
German digital minister: Solution needed for AI energy consumption
Social media can be addictive even for adults, but there are ways to cut back
You can give old batteries a new life by safely recycling them
Global summit calls for 'secure, trustworthy and robust AI'
Sweden to develop home-grown AI model in Swedish
AI is making doctors answer a question: What are they really good for?
Google's phone app on Android will soon be able to record calls
Listen up: AI stethoscopes sound out heart disease better than humans

Others Also Read