Answer: The law known as 'The SCMR Law', creates a media regulatory restriction plan that allows the government authorities to be able to block the content and those who want to be able to produce content, or be able to publish a website, have to obtain a license.
Explanation: Social media platforms should be responsible for the content that they ALLOW to be broadcasted. Originally Answered: Should social media platforms be held responsible for the content others post on them? No, they should not be held responsible, nor are they, under U.S. law.
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