The Intelligence from The Economist
The Intelligence from The Economist
The Economist
Swat off the press: Meta v Canada’s news ploy
23 minutes Posted May 17, 2024 at 9:42 am.
A bid to squeeze money from social-media platforms that link to news content has backfired: what was intended to help publishers is instead harming them. America’s workers still work more than Europe’s; what is changing is where they do it
And remembering Shirley Conran, whose books were more than merely saucy: they helped women with everything from money to mathematics
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A bid to squeeze money from social-media platforms that link to news content has backfired: what was intended to help publishers is instead harming them. America’s workers still work more than Europe’s; what is changing is where they do it (9:44). And remembering Shirley Conran, whose books were more than merely saucy: they helped women with everything from money to mathematics (16:22). Get a world of insights for 50% off—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.