Although they’re oft used interchangeably, there’s a key distinction between “disinformation” and “misinformation” that makes this so troublesome: Disinformation involves deliberately spreading false information to deceive people, whereas misinformation is false information that is not purposely fabricated.

I’m fine with tackling “disinformation” on social media that is repeatedly proffered by nefarious actors. However, if Macron is seeking to stamp out “misinformation” as defined, that’s extremely disconcerting.