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Google News copyright suit tests limits on fair use
AFP sues Google Inc for assembling photos and story excerpts from thousands of news sites via Google News arguing copyright infringement. The lawsuit in Washington, DC seeks at least 17.5 million dollars, while Google says the service adds value and could rely on fair use. Reuters reports on potential outcomes, influences on blogs, and the role of publishers in the evolving internet landscape.
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