Transparency and accountability: the new EU rules for digital elections
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Transparency and accountability: the new EU rules for digital elections

The European Union's (EU) initiative to demand measures against deepfakes and fake news in elections is a crucial step towards protecting democracy in the digital age. Disinformation and online manipulation pose a serious threat to the integrity of electoral processes, and digital platforms have a fundamental role to play in combating this threat.

Comprehensive measures

As required measures from European Union They are comprehensive and address several important aspects, such as the transparency of algorithms, content moderation, cooperation with authorities and the responsibility of platforms. This demonstrates the EU's commitment to ensuring elections free and fair.

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Challenges and next steps

However, there are still challenges to be overcome. Effective implementation of the measures will depend on the EU's ability to monitor and ensure implementation by platforms. Furthermore, it is essential to ensure a balance between combating disinformation and protecting freedom of expression.

The EU initiative is an important example for other regions of the world. A global effort is needed to combat online misinformation and protect democracia. Through collaboration between governments, companies, academia and civil society, we can build a future where the internet is a space for healthy public debate and the exercise of citizenship.

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