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Why a top European official went to Silicon Valley on the eve of a major election

Jun 3, 2024
European Commission Vice President Věra Jourová discusses her 'Democracy Tour' in Silicon Valley, focusing on combating disinformation and foreign interference in upcoming EU elections. She emphasizes the importance of tech companies' collaboration to safeguard electoral integrity, addressing concerns about AI-generated deep fakes, China's influence, and the EU's regulatory efforts to protect democracy.
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  • Platforms play a vital role in combating fake content to safeguard free and fair elections.
  • The EU leads in tech regulation, setting standards that inspire global adoption of similar approaches.

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Challenges of Election Interference

Efforts to combat election interference, including discussing threats like disinformation and AI-generated deepfakes, were emphasized during the Democracy Tour across EU member states. Platforms play a significant role in removing or addressing fake content that could mislead voters. Aside from the responsibility of platforms, addressing cyber attacks, corruption, and threats from actors like Russia, China, and Iran are crucial. Ensuring free and fair elections involves fact-checking, involving independent media, public service media, and volunteers.

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