BidenâEra Social Media âTruthâ Panel Recommends Ban on Political Misinformation Ads
⢠A bipartisan advisory panel convened under President Bidenâs techâregulation agenda delivered a draft report recommending that Congress ban politically targeted digital ads that spread âclearly false or misleading informationâ about voting procedures, candidates, or ballot access. ⢠The panel, whose members include former FEC commissioners and civilârights leaders, argues that such ads undermine trust in elections and disproportionately affect voters of color, urging platforms to adopt stricter labeling and adâlibrary rules. ⢠The proposal sparks backlash from freeâspeech advocates, who warn that any governmentâdefined standard for political misinformation could chill legitimate debate and benefit incumbent parties.
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