EU Faces Disinformation Threats as Parliamentary Elections Begin
Russian interference and AI-generated fake news challenge the integrity of upcoming EU elections.
- 360 million voters across 27 EU nations will elect 720 lawmakers from June 6 to 9.
- Experts warn that AI tools are enhancing the spread of disinformation, complicating efforts to ensure fair elections.
- Russian state-sponsored campaigns are primarily blamed for the surge in deceptive content targeting EU voters.
- The EU's new Digital Services Act aims to hold tech platforms accountable for curbing disinformation.
- Social media companies are implementing various measures, but the effectiveness of these efforts remains uncertain.
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