California legislators advance a bill, SB 1228, to verify personal info for "influential" anonymous online accounts.

California legislators advance a bill, SB 1228, to limit "influential" anonymous online speech. This would require social media companies with at least one million annual California users to "seek to verify" personal information for "influential" accounts. Supporters aim to help users distinguish between good and bad information, while opponents worry it threatens anonymous online speech.

April 27, 2024
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