European Democracy Shield
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Introduction
The Commission’s renewed focus on digital and AI innovation and competitiveness should not come at the expense of strong enforcement of key digital regulations like the Digital Services Act and AI Act. Disinformation—both domestic and foreign—, hate speech, and manipulation of recommendation algorithms through deceptive accounts continue to proliferate on major platforms, threatening electoral integrity, public trust in democracy, and the overall health of the information ecosystem.
The rapid deployment and scaling of generative AI systems, which facilitate the production and dissemination of harmful content, further complicates this issue. Clear regulations not only provide a framework for accountability but also reduce the legal and reputational risks for innovators. Strong enforcement is particularly crucial in the following areas to address the risks that online platforms and AI systems pose to the EU’s online discourse:
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