Google says it will stop linking to New Zealand news content and will reverse its support of local media outlets if the government passes a law forcing tech companies to pay for articles displayed on their platforms.

Google said Friday it will stop linking to New Zealand news content and will reverse its support of local media outlets if the government passes a law forcing tech companies to pay for articles displayed ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Google said Friday it will stop linking to New Zealand news content and will reverse its support of local media outlets if the government passes a law forcing tech companies to pay for articles displayed on their platforms.

Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Google on Friday told New Zealand it will stop linking to news sites from the country if it passes a bill that would tax the search engine for using news content.

It's unhappy with the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill, which would force tech giants to pay news organisations for their content.

Google has warned it will be forced to stop promoting New Zealand news content and stop deals with local newsrooms if the government goes ahead with the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill.