#MEMEAct

The #MEMEAct, short for “Mitigating Exploitative Memes and Edits Act,” is a fictional policy concept designed to address the misuse of memes in spreading misinformation, harassment, or deepfake content online. While memes are a powerful tool for humor and cultural commentary, their viral nature can also be weaponized. The #MEMEAct would aim to promote responsible content creation and digital literacy while protecting freedom of expression. It might include guidelines for AI-generated images, watermarking of altered content, and educational initiatives to help users critically assess visual media. The act balances creative freedom with ethical digital behavior in an evolving internet landscape.