French publishers accuse Elon Musk of trying to dodge EU copyright rules

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French publishers accuse Elon Musk of trying to dodge EU copyright rules

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World’s richest man wants to remove headlines and text from news stories shared on social platform X.

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French press publishers accuse Elon Musk of using new features on X (formerly Twitter) to avoid payments for copyright-protected content.

X intends to remove headlines and text from news articles shared on the platform, a change Elon Musk has justified as being driven by "aesthetics."

Twitter has consistently argued that it falls outside the purview of the EU copyright reform, a position it held even before Elon Musk assumed control of the platform.

The EU's copyright directive allows the press industry to seek compensation when their content is displayed on online platforms.

In Canada, similar regulations have been drafted, compelling Meta and Google to remunerate news publishers for their content, resulting in ongoing disputes with these U.S. tech giants.

Prominent publications, such as Agence France-Presse and Le Monde, initiated legal action against X due to its alleged failure to adhere to copyright regulations.

Representatives for press publishers in France perceive X intention to remove the titles and text of press articles as an attempt to evade neighboring rights.

Elon Musk openly criticized the concept of neighboring rights, questioning the rationale behind platforms having to pay publishers for directing traffic to their sites, where the publishers generate advertising revenue.

In France, after prolonged negotiations, media companies have managed to strike deals with Google and Meta but not with Twitter.

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2023

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https://www.politico.eu/article/elon-musk-accused-of-trying-to-dodge-copyright-rules/

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In France, after prolonged negotiations, media companies have managed to strike deals with Google and Meta but not with Twitter.

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The EU's copyright directive allows the press industry to seek compensation when their content is displayed on online platforms.

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