Microsoft and Google are sharing a cold war over Australia's proposed media bill. Why is Microsoft taking a dig at its rival? What is the story? Who is fighting with whom? What's an apple of discord here? Find here!

Google has warned to terminate its availability in Australia as its government had recently proposed a media bill that requires tech giants such as Google and Facebook to pay local media for using their content.

Matter of Dispute in Detail

The enforcement of the media bill will demand the companies like Google and Facebook to make payment to local media outlets for linking their content in search results. Over the intended law, Google is planning to take off Australia

After the initial settlement meet with Google CEO Sudar Pichai, Australian Prime minister Scott Morrison stated that “I thought it was a constructive meeting,” Morrison told the press. “I have been able to send them the best possible signals that should give them a great encouragement to engage with the process and conclude the arrangements we’d like to see them conclude with the various news media organizations in Australia,” he said. “At the end of the day, they understand that Australia sets the rules for how these things operate. And I was very clear about how I saw this playing out.”

Microsoft against the threat call

Microsoft being at daggers drawn over the threatening call of Google stated that Australia will never take such a disputing step in the future. Company's President Brad Smith says, ''One thing is clear: while other tech companies may sometimes threaten to leave Australia, Microsoft will never make such a threat. We appreciate what Australia has long meant for Microsoft’s growth as a company, and we are committed to supporting the country’s national security and economic success.''

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