Apple and Amazon refuse to sign new initiative aimed at fair tax burden
On November 30, 2020, the French government announced 75 companies that have signed a new initiative, Tech for Good Call , confirming their commitment to tackle the common problems of the world's leading IT companies. It was reported that major IT companies such as Google, Facebook, and Microsoft were listed, but Apple and Amazon were not included.
Amazon, Apple stay away from new French initiative to set principles for Big Tech | Reuters
Dozens of tech companies sign'Tech for Good Call' following French initiative | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2020/11/30/dozens-of-tech-companies-sign-tech-for-good-call-following-french-initiative/
Amazon refuses French tax initiative, Apple negotiating | AppleInsider
https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/11/30/amazon-refuses-french-tax-initiative-apple-negotiating
In 2018, French President Emmanuel Macron held the 'Tech for Good Summit', an international conference aimed at discussing various issues facing IT technology such as fake news and privacy invasion. At the Elysee Palace , the presidential palace, where the conference was held, representatives of 50 organizations, including major IT companies, gathered together to discuss the use of IT technology in fields such as education, labor, and diversity. President Macron has held regular summits since then, and in 2020 released an interim report that included measures against the new coronavirus infection.
by Benoît Granier
'The French Presidential Office has released a list of representatives of companies and organizations that have signed a new initiative,'Tech for Good Call', led by President Emmanuel Macron,' Reuters reported on November 30. 'Tech for Good Call' is an initiative that follows the flow of the 'Tech for Good Summit' mentioned above, and mentions not only online
'The signatories have agreed to contribute to the tax system of the countries in which they operate, as well as blocking harmful content such as child pornography and terrorism,' a spokesman for the president said in a statement. I agree to support the effort. ' However, 'Tech for Good Call' is not legally binding.
According to IT news site TechCrunch, 'Tech for Good Call' has been signed by representatives of a total of 75 organizations, including Google's Sundar Pichai, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, and Microsoft's Brad Smith. It is said that famous people are listed. However, the names of Apple and Amazon representatives who make up Big Tech with Google, Facebook, and Microsoft were unsigned.
by Christopher Bowley
Apple was a member of the 2018 Tech for Good Summit at the time of its inauguration and participated in this Tech for Good Call, but forgot to sign it. An Apple spokeswoman declined to comment on Reuters asking for comment on this. Amazon was also named by the French presidential palace to join the 'Tech for Good Call', but refused the request.
'This new initiative will turn its back on joint efforts with those who have decided to align their interests with individuals and society,' the presidential adviser said at a press conference about the lack of signatures from major IT companies. There is also the aim of objectively identifying people. '
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