19-06-2018 20:53 via uk.news.yahoo.com

EU copyright reforms draw fire from internet luminaries as key vote looms

Europe's attempts to force Google , Microsoftand other tech giants to share revenues with publishers and bear liability for internet content have triggered criticism from internet pioneers ahead of a key vote on Wednesday.Two years after the European Commission presented plans to reform rules to take into account the growing role of online platforms, a key committee at the European Parliament will vote on the issue.The final step would be negotiations with EU countries to find a common stand.
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