Does Facebook Need News to Thrive?

Ever wondered what would happen if Facebook stopped sharing news content? A recent University of Michigan study found that when news vanished from Facebook in Australia, both engagement and content creation took a nosedive—even for non-news accounts. This suggests that traditional news isn’t just filler; it’s a key driver of activity and revenue for the platform. Should Facebook pay news outlets for their content, or is the value exchange already balanced? Let’s debate! #SocialMediaDebate #DigitalEcosystem #NewsEconomics #PlatformPower #TechTalk #Tech