Singapore Laws Would Hold Internet Outlets Responsible for Fake News

Singapore plans to introduce tough new laws to hold online outlets accountable for the spread of fake news, joining countries around the world in putting pressure on companies like Facebook Inc. to address the issue. The new measures will require online sites to show corrections to false or misleading claims and take down falsehoods, according to a bill put forward in Parliament by the government.

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