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EU publishes election security guidance for social media giants and others in scope of DSA


The European Union published draft election security guidelines Tuesday aimed at the around two dozen (larger) platforms with more than 45M+ regional The European Union published draft election security guidelines Tuesday aimed at larger platforms with a legal duty to mitigate systemic risks like political deepfakes while also safeguarding freedom of expression.

The European Union published draft election security guidelines Tuesday aimed at the aroundtwo dozen(larger) platforms with more than 45M+ regional monthly active users that are regulated under the Digital Services Act(DSA) and — consequently — have a legal duty to mitigate systemic risks such as political deepfakes while safeguarding fundamental rights like freedom of expression and privacy. Key among the EU’s election guidance aimed at mainstream social media firms and other major platforms are that they should give their users a meaningful choice over algorithmic and AI-powered recommender systems — so they are able to exert some control over the kind of content they see. “For example, forms of racism, or gendered disinformation and gender-based violence online including in the context of violent extremist or terrorist ideology or FIMI targeting the LGBTIQ+ community can undermine open, democratic dialogue and debate, and further increase social division and polarization.

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