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Romanian President Nicușor Dan has warned that AI-generated deepfakes and coordinated fake accounts could threaten confidence in elections, calling for legislation and faster responses from public institutions. He made the remarks at a meeting organised by Romania’s Constitutional Court, Romania Journal reports.
Why it mattersDan also raised the difficulty of responding quickly to false information without infringing free speech. The article does not describe any new legislation or measures being adopted.
Discuss: Should governments be able to act quickly against election disinformation, even if that risks restricting lawful speech?
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