#MEMEAct MEME (MEMEAct) : What is it and why is it controversial?

In recent years, meme culture has flourished on the Internet, becoming a popular way to express opinions, mock reality, or even raise awareness about social issues. With this expansion, legal and regulatory demands regarding copyright and intellectual property have emerged, leading to the proposal of legislations such as what is called the MEME Act or MEMEAct.

What is the MEMEAct?

The MEMEAct is an acronym for "Monetizing and Enforcing Meme Equity Act," and it is intended to regulate the use of memes on the Internet, through: