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Google and Facebook in Australia

Australia attempts to regulate tech giants’ news content

Updated: 2021.08.19

4 min read · Intermediate

Google and Facebook in Australia

구글, 페이스북 그리고 호주

Articles

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Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

Why did you choose this article for discussion?

Do you think social media companies should pay for news content on their platforms?

How has social media interrupted the news industry over the past few years?

What precedent do you think this legislation sets for the future of these tech giants? Do you think other countries will follow suit? Why or why not?

As seen in this case involving tech giants, there have been complaints that many legislators don’t “understand” how the internet works. Do you think this is true? Should our lawmakers be required to have a full understanding of the industries they are trying to regulate?

Is there a difference between consuming news from social media compared to the TV, newspaper, or any formal media platform? Which do you prefer?

What do you think about Facebook’s decision to block news content to Australians following the passing of the new law? Do you think this was an appropriate response? Some argue that this very decision proves that social media sites have too much power in filtering readers’ news consumption. Do you agree or disagree, and why?

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Expressions

to follow suit

따르다

to follow the same course of action; to conform to a precedent

예문

ABC airline started offering a lower fare, and other companies will follow suit.

ABC 항공사가 더 낮은 요금을 제공하기 시작했고, 다른 회사들도 이에 따를 것이다.

예문

Some traditional publishing houses have gone online, and others will follow suit.

일부 전통 출판사들은 온라인에 접속했고, 다른 출판사들도 이에 따를 것이다.

to face backlash from

반발을 받다

to face a sudden adverse reaction from many people

예문

The politician soon faced an immense backlash from his constituents after announcing the plan to breach the dam.

그 정치인은 댐 붕괴 계획을 발표한 후 곧 유권자들로부터 엄청난 반발을 받았다.

예문

The company soon faced a backlash against its political position.

그 회사는 곧 정치적 입장에 대한 반발에 직면했다.

an avenue for

방법

a way to do or approach something desirable

예문

Ringle is pursuing all avenues of communication with its customers to better their product.

링글은 제품을 개선하기 위해 고객과의 모든 커뮤니케이션 방법을 모색하고 있습니다.

예문

The Feedback Board is an avenue for honest, constructive criticism.

피드백 보드는 정직하고 건설적인 비판을 위한 수단입니다.

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