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Japan drafts social media rules to curb AI misinformation in elections

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Japan is developing new regulations for social media platforms to prevent the spread of harmful AI-generated content and misinformation during local elections. The proposed guidelines require platforms to screen users of monetization features, suspend these features if they compromise election fairness, and label AI-generated content. These measures are part of a broader legal framework aimed at mitigating harmful impacts on information distribution platforms, with the revised law set to take effect in March 2027. AI

IMPACT Governments worldwide are increasing scrutiny on AI's role in public discourse and elections, potentially impacting platform operations and content moderation policies.

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Japan drafts social media rules to curb AI misinformation in elections

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kyodo ·

    No bots: Japan drafts rules for social media platforms ahead of local elections

    Japan’s communications ministry on Friday unveiled draft guidelines outlining measures for 13 major social media operators to help reduce the impact of misinformation and disinformation that could undermine fairness during elections. The guidelines also include measures such as r…

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