To safeguard the upcoming European elections in June, CEE Digital Democracy Watch joined a diverse task force of civil society organisations in introducing the Democratic Shield initiative – ten cross-society actions aimed at safeguarding the security and integrity of the upcoming elections. As the June 2024 European Parliament elections approach, it is imperative for European…

Deepfakes have already impacted elections in countries like Slovakia, Argentina, and Poland. Let's examine the codes of conduct for responding to synthetic videos and images by major digital platforms: Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok, and X/Twitter. Google/YouTube/Ad Display: Starting in November 2023 the political ads using AI that alters voice and imagery will require disclosure on…