### [2026-07-14](/feed/2026/07/14/index.md)

##### AI boom
# Japan approves election rules requiring AI-generated images and videos on social media to be labeled and prohibiting false or distorted information about candidates, with the measures taking effect in March. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''The Straits Times](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japan-tightens-social-media-rules-for-elections)

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