Tech Changes Course, Backs Bill Against Online Sex Traffic
- Measure wins support of group that includes Google, Facebook
- Critics said bill creates greater liability for online speech
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Technology companies reversed their opposition to legislation aimed at squelching the online trafficking of children and now support a Senate measure they earlier criticized as endangering freedom of expression.
The Internet Association, a trade group whose members include Google and Facebook Inc., issued a statement on Friday in support of what it called a compromise on the bill. Senators said in a statement there had been technical changes to the measure.