In a dramatic showdown, major French newspapers have launched a fierce legal battle against Elon Musk's social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter. The media giants, including Le Monde, Le Figaro, and Les Echos, are accusing X of shamelessly using their content without compensation, igniting a firestorm of controversy in the digital landscape.
This bold legal action, initiated on Tuesday, is not just a simple dispute; it’s a fight for the future of journalism! The newspapers assert they are entitled to payment under their ancillary rights, a protection enshrined in European law that mandates social media platforms to compensate publishers when they republish news. However, X has reportedly refused to engage in negotiations, unlike its rivals Google and Meta, leaving the French media feeling betrayed and exploited.
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The stakes are high as the Paris Court of Justice has already issued an order demanding X to disclose crucial information necessary for calculating the owed amounts. Yet, the platform has allegedly ignored this directive, further escalating tensions. “The revenue from these rights is vital for the plurality, independence, and quality of the media, which are essential for freedom of expression and the right to information in our democratic society,” the newspapers declared in a powerful statement.
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