Why is Facebook deleting Australian news?

Update: 2024-03-27

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When it comes to finding and sharing news, one third of Australians use Facebook. But that’s about to change because Facebook’s owner Meta has decided to stop paying Australian news outlets for their news. So what impact will Meta’s decision have on the way news is shared in this country? And will the news vacuum lead to an uptick in misinformation?

Guest: Technology reporter James Purtill for ABC Science

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