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EU targets TikTok, other apps over AI risk to elections

Economic TimesEconomic Times · 1y ago
EU targets TikTok, other apps over AI risk to elections
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The EU has utilized its new Digital Services Act (DSA) to investigate TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Google, YouTube, Snapchat, Bing, and AliExpress on their approaches to countering risks related to AI in elections. The European Commission is particularly concerned about deepfakes, the dissemination of false information, and automated manipulation of services that can mislead voters. Additionally, the Commission has questioned LinkedIn on the use of personal information for targeted advertising. The formal probe against AliExpress could lead to significant fines or even a ban if it is found to have violated the DSA. This action follows the European Parliament's adoption of a law aimed at regulating artificial intelligence.

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Chinese company ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, is facing scrutiny from the European Union (EU) over compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA). The EU is concerned about TikTok Lite, a version of the app that allows users in France and Spain aged 18 and over to earn points for certain in-app activities. The EU has requested information from TikTok about the risk assessment it conducted before launching TikTok Lite, particularly regarding the potential impact on youth mental health and addictive behavior. TikTok has 24 hours to provide the risk assessment and until April 26 to provide further information. The EU could potentially open a formal investigation if compliance failures are identified.

Big tech told to identify AI deepfakes ahead of EU vote

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Big tech told to identify AI deepfakes ahead of EU vote
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The European Union has called on social media platforms such as Facebook and TikTok to combat deepfakes and other AI-generated content by implementing clear labels ahead of the upcoming European elections in June. These recommendations are part of guidelines published under the EU's content law aimed at addressing risks to elections, including disinformation. The EU has been cracking down on big tech through measures like the Digital Services Act (DSA), classifying 22 digital platforms as "very large," and is particularly concerned about the impact of Russian manipulation and disinformation on the upcoming elections. While the guidelines are not legally binding, platforms must explain alternative effective measures if they do not adhere to them, and non-compliance could result in fines.

EU requests info from YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok on content algorithms

Economic TimesEconomic Times · 1y ago
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- EU Commission requests information on algorithmic parameters used by YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok for content recommendations - Information requested under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to assess platforms' role in amplifying systemic risks - Request also includes measures taken to mitigate influence on the spread of illegal content and protect minors - Additional information sought from TikTok on measures against manipulation and risks related to elections and civic discourse - Tech firms must provide information by November 15; fines possible if non-compliant - Previous non-compliance proceedings opened against Meta's Facebook and Instagram, AliExpress, and TikTok under DSA.

Top tech companies, AI developers and security firms sign anti-deepfake agreement to combat election interference

TechradarTechradar · 1y ago
Top tech companies, AI developers and security firms sign anti-deepfake agreement to combat election interference
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Tech companies, including Meta, Google, Microsoft, IBM, Amazon, and Adobe, along with social media platforms X, Snap, and TikTok, have signed a voluntary agreement to combat deepfakes ahead of the upcoming elections. The agreement aims to identify and label misleading deepfake content on social media. The increasing threat of deepfakes has been a major concern at the Munich Security conference, prompting Google to launch its AI Cyber Defense Initiative. Although the agreement is voluntary, it will facilitate better communication in tackling this electoral abuse. Deepfake technology has advanced significantly, posing a real risk to elections worldwide.

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