To protect independent journalism, Australia’s watchdog looks to curb power of Google, Facebook

Social media platforms “select, curate, evaluate, rank and arrange news stories produced by third parties” creating an increased “risk of filter bubbles and unreliable news on digital platforms,” says head of Australia’s competition watchdog.

The head of Australia’s competition watchdog warned on Monday that tough new regulation of tech giants like Google and Facebook was needed to protect the future of independent journalism.