Governments must take action to regulate online disinformation from "summary" of The Reality Game by Samuel Woolley
In our modern era, the proliferation of online disinformation has reached alarming levels. This is not just a matter of harmless falsehoods circulating on social media; it is a threat to the very fabric of our society. Misinformation campaigns have the potential to sway elections, incite violence, and undermine trust in institutions. This is why it is imperative for governments to step in and regulate the spread of disinformation online. While some may argue that this infringes on freedom of speech, the reality is that unchecked disinformation poses a clear and present danger to our democracy. By implementing regulations that require social media platforms to take responsibility for the content they host, governments...
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