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Australia to Fine Tech Companies for Platforming 'Disinformation,'

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The Facts

  • Australia is expected to pass a law that would fine tech companies up to 5% of their global revenue if they don't block misinformation and disinformation from spreading on their social media platforms.

  • According to the head of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), Michell Rowland, speech will be labled mis- or disinformation only if it's "seriously harmful and verifiably false."

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