Australia to Discusses Facebook's Media Ban With Zuckerberg

The transcript discusses the Australian government's reaction to Facebook's decision to block news content in response to the news media bargaining code. The Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, plans to discuss the issue with Mark Zuckerberg. The move by Facebook was criticized by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and raised with international leaders. Facebook argues the code is unworkable and has blocked news sharing, affecting various services. The algorithm's heavy-handed approach led to unintended blocks, including government and emergency services, drawing further criticism.

What did Josh Frydenberg plan to discuss with Mark Zuckerberg?

What was the reaction of Scott Morrison to Facebook's actions?

How did Facebook justify its decision to block news feeds?

What were some of the services that were affected by Facebook's blocking actions?

What criticism did Facebook face regarding its algorithm?