China has just sent a warning shot through the global influencer world. The Cyberspace Administration of China, the national internet regulator and censor of the People’s Republic of China, has rolled out sweeping new rules requiring anyone giving professional advice online to prove their credentials or risk losing their platform. With more than a billion active users across its major social networks, China is taking an aggressive step to reassert trust and authority in an online space long dominated by self-proclaimed experts and misinformation. The implications reach far beyond its borders, likely sparking new debates about accountability, expertise, and free…
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