US and Italy Sign Pact to Combat Misinformation from Foreign States

The agreement focuses on countering disinformation to protect election integrity and public trust.

The US and Italy have formalized a commitment to fight misinformation through a new memorandum of understanding.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani signed the agreement in Capri, Italy.
The pact includes measures to enhance transparency in media financing and the use of AI to detect fake news.
This collaboration aims to safeguard democratic processes and prevent foreign interference in elections.
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting, emphasizing its international importance.