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Major social media platforms under more scrutiny as Japan clarifies takedown rules

By Sachiko Sakamaki ( November 21, 2024, 08:57 GMT | Insight) -- Japan's telecom regulator today proposed draft rules to implement an amended law requiring operators of social media to be responsible for removing harmful content. Influential social media platforms, such as Facebook and X, are likely to be categorized as operators that are subject to the law, which will take effect by May....

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