Google Alphabet Inc. attack on Microsoft Corp. for rally support for legislation that would give news publishers more power to negotiate with technology platforms to pay for content. Google said in a blog post Friday that Microsoft is embracing “naked corporate opportunities” by appearing before Congress in support of a proposal that would allow media organizations to come together to negotiate with Google. and Facebook Inc.
Google beats Microsoft over Antitrust bill
Kent Walker, Google ‘s chief legal officer, wrote, “They are returning to their familiar playbook about attacking competitors and lobbying for rules that are in their own interests. are now making self – service claims and are even willing to break the way the open web works.
This statement by Google comes ahead of a Friday hearing held by the House of Antitrust bill panel that considers legislative proposals aimed at rejuvenating and nurturing the power of Google and Facebook competition in digital markets. The committee, led by Democratic Representative David Cicilline of Rhode Island, finally unveiled the results of a 16-month study that accused technical platforms of taking over the leadership.
At the same time, Microsoft is pushing lawmakers around the world to pass measures to force tech platforms to pay news sales for content. The software maker publicly backed a law in Australia that took to Facebook last month to block a blackmail on its site and has requested a similar measure in Europe.