# Japan drafts social media rules for elections

https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3371871/no-bots-japan-drafts-rules-social-media-platforms-ahead-local-elections

Japan's communications ministry released draft guidelines for 13 social media platforms. Rules aim to reduce misinformation before local elections. Measures include user eligibility and content moderation for monetization.

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#japan #socialmedia #elections #misinformation

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