Meta Threatens To Pull News From Platforms Over Proposed Media Law

Meta Threatens To Pull News From Platforms Over Proposed Media Law

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

University

Hard

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The transcript discusses a controversial journalism bill that could lead to news content being pulled from platforms if passed. Congress is considering legislation to facilitate revenue negotiations between news organizations and major tech firms like Apple, Google, and Meta. The bill, introduced by Senator Amy Klobuchar, has bipartisan support.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action might be taken by platforms if the controversial journalism bill is enacted?

Pull news content

Partner with more news organizations

Increase advertising rates

Expand news coverage

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the proposed legislation discussed in the video?

To reduce taxes for tech companies

To make it easier for news organizations to negotiate revenue with tech firms

To promote international news

To increase government control over media

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which tech companies are mentioned as being involved in the revenue negotiations?

Samsung, Intel, and Cisco

Netflix, Spotify, and Twitter

Apple, Google, and Meta

Amazon, Microsoft, and IBM

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who introduced the journalism bill?

Senator Mitch McConnell

Senator Amy Klobuchar

Senator Elizabeth Warren

Senator Bernie Sanders

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of support did the bill receive after its introduction?

Bipartisan support

Unilateral support

Support only from tech companies

Opposition from all parties