Japan plans law targeting social media users during elections

The government expects to enact legislation holding social media users responsible during elections before the current parliamentary session ends in July.

The Japanese government is preparing legislation focused on the responsibility of social media users in elections.

The bill is intended to address issues around misinformation and fake news on social media platforms.

Officials aim to pass the measure during the ongoing parliamentary session, which concludes in July.

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