Brazil considering regulating internet platforms to prevent the spread of illegal content and misinformation

Joao Brant, the Brazilian government’s secretary for digital policies, announced that the government is exploring the possibility of regulating internet platforms that generate income through advertising. The plan is to hold such platforms accountable for commercially exploited content and prevent the dissemination of illegal content and misinformation.

This move comes in light of the riots in January that were sparked by false information about the election. Brant did not provide details about the regulatory body but emphasized the government’s commitment to preventing the spread of misinformation on these platforms.