Wednesday, April 11, 2018

California Democrat Introduces Bill to Force Websites to Use 'Fact-Checkers'

The bill, filed quietly in late February as SB 1424, requires all California-based websites to develop a plan to fight "Fake news," to use "Fact-checkers," and to warn readers - including via social media - of "False information."

Any person who operates a social media Internet Web site with physical presence in California shall develop a strategic plan to verify news stories shared on its Internet Web site.

A plan to mitigate the spread of false information through news stories.

The utilization of fact-checkers to verify news stories.

Providing outreach to social media users regarding news stories containing false information.

Placing a warning on a news story containing false information.

The bill would arguably impose onerous costs on individuals and businesses alike, and would serve as a tool for censorship by subjecting dissenting opinions to review via "Fact-checkers."

http://www.breitbart.com/california/2018/04/04/california-democrat-dr-richard-pan-proposes-fake-news-bill-shut-internet-free-speech-censorship/ 

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