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European tech warrior urges Australia to stare down Google threats
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London | European tech warrior Marietje Schaake has a message for Scott Morrison in his stoush with Google over whether it should pay media organisations for news content: donât blink.
Ms Schaake, a former Dutch member of the European Parliament who became one of the continentâs most outspoken crusaders against the power of Big Tech, says the Australian PM should feel emboldened that Google and Facebook are threatening to cut Australia loose if he doesnât back down.
âI hope Australian leaders would actually feel empowered by that. That they would not feel discouraged by these harsh warnings. That it confirms they are on the right track, and maybe more needs to happen to address this over-dependence on a handful of companies,â she said.