SF 4696 — Prohibiting Social Media Manipulation Act
The Prohibiting Social Media Manipulation Act aims to address the spread of disinformation and deceptive content on social media platforms. It focuses on consumer protection and the regulation of synthetic or misleading content that could manipulate users. The bill was referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection committee for further consideration. It seeks to mitigate risks associated with AI-generated or deepfake content that could mislead users or distort public discourse.
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