Protecting EU Elections from Disinformation

A European official provides feedback to tech companies regarding concerns of member states about disinformation campaigns, focusing on specific countries targeted by Russia and the need for fact-checking in multiple languages. Discussions include challenges faced by platforms due to various actors, upcoming EU elections, and the importance of assessing possible interference post-election to adapt protective measures. The chapter highlights concerns about China's influence through hidden means, AI-generated deep fakes, and the EU's efforts to combat these issues through legislation and voluntary commitments from tech companies.