#MEMEAct The MEME Act (an acronym for Monetizing Every Meme Equally Act) is a satirical or symbolic proposal that has circulated online and is not an actual law. This name has been used in humorous contexts or to critique legislation related to copyright on the internet and freedom of expression, especially when it comes to memes and images shared on social media.
It is worth noting that there is no official law by this name in the American legislative records or in the European Union, but there are real laws and policies related to memes:
Copyright Laws:
These govern the use of images and creative content for memes, which despite their humorous nature, may constitute copyright infringement if used without permission.
Fair Use Exception:
This exception allows limited use of copyrighted content without permission and is often used to defend memes as a form of commentary or criticism.
Article 13 of the European Union (later became Article 17):
This sparked widespread controversy due to its potential impact on freedom of expression, as it forces platforms to monitor and take responsibility for the content uploaded to them, which could limit the spread of memes.
• The law applied is not a law in the correct sense; initially, it was a satire of a certain reality but was applied and became Law 17, which is a funny reproduction of materials.
