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.
Japan’s Lower House has passed legislation that would treat cryptocurrencies as financial instruments under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The move shifts oversight from the Payment Services Act and sets the stage for lower taxes and crypto ETFs. The rules are expected to take effect in 2027.
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A Lower House panel has approved a bill to reform Japan's retrial system. The bill is expected to clear the Lower House on Tuesday and be enacted during the current Diet session ending in July.
Ethiopian media authority officials have released a national report highlighting intensified efforts to curb hate speech and disinformation on social media. The report examines high-engagement content on platforms including Facebook, TikTok, Telegram, X and YouTube. Authorities emphasize ongoing advancements in monitoring and response mechanisms.