Description: The exponential growth of digital platforms transformed the digital advertising ecosystem. Their business models, based on data collection and analysis for the purpose of targeted advertising, has profoundly impacted contemporary journalism. The systematic shift of revenue from journalism to digital platforms reshaped the landscape of media consumption, production, and distribution. These transformations not only alter the circulation of journalistic content but also exacerbate power imbalances, potentially widening the gap between those with access to quality, reliable, and diverse information and those without. This is particularly evident in crises such as those surrounding public health and political-electoral communications. At the core of this concern lies the question of how journalism is compensated by digital platforms, igniting a wave of regulatory proposals across various nations and mobilizing multiple stakeholders. Australia notably passed pioneering legislation addressing this issue. In Canada, the approval of the Online News Act prompted Meta to remove news from their platforms. In Brazil, legislative efforts aimed at regulating digital platforms have stirred controversy. A decree has also been issued in Indonesia, while South Africa is currently conducting a inquiry on digital platforms markets. The session is designed to delve into the successes, challenges, and lessons gained from regulatory endeavors concerning the remuneration of journalism by digital platforms, alongside initiatives aimed at addressing this crisis. Informed by recent regulatory efforts in various countries, this discussion aims to produce a roadmap of good practices, fostering consensus on the matter. These experiences underscore the imperative to strengthen a multistakeholder approach in the debate, addressing the disputes between preserving innovation on the one hand and guaranteeing human rights such as rights to freedom of expression and access to information on the other.
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