Four
giants of the Internet, "Google", "Facebook", "Amazon" and "Ebay" have
joined forces to create a powerful lobby group against the government of
the United States of America, about the decisions that affect Internet
issues.
"Internet
Society", as the group will be called, will open its offices in
September and will deal with issues of political, administrative and
regulatory.
"Google" and "Facebook" currently spend large sums to political lobbies.
Lobbying is
one of the largest economic industries in the U.S., with about 3.3
billion dollars spent each year in an effort to influence legislators on
matters of ndryshme.Sipas Center for Political Accountability, "Google"
spent 3.9 million dollars in lobbying from April to June 2012. In the
same periods, "Facebook" paid 960 thousand dollars. Through the
formation of this association, the Internet giants aim to create a
united front, to represent to improve legislation and representation in
various matters in the new ardhmen.Ligje on piracy and the level of
protection Internet address have triggered major protests in the U.S..
Consequently, "Wikipedia" closed for 24 hours its service in January, to
oppose these bills.
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