Major online platforms fail transparency stress test
A study shows that the major online platforms do not have the right tools to ensure transparency in their advertising libraries. This is bad news ahead of the European elections.
By Corinna Visser
A study shows that the major online platforms do not have the right tools to ensure transparency in their advertising libraries. This is bad news ahead of the European elections.
By Corinna Visser
Lutz Güllner fights on behalf of the EU against targeted disinformation and interference from abroad. In an interview with Corinna Visser and Falk Steiner, he explains how the use of artificial intelligence is changing the threat situation in the European election campaign.
By Corinna Visser
Europe is preparing for the European Parliament elections at the beginning of June. The relevant authorities have identified specific risks of manipulation. Much hope lies in the Digital Services Act. The Commission is calling on large platforms to cooperate.
By Falk Steiner
A survey in the run-up to the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos warns of the dangers of extreme weather and climate change. Climate researcher Friederike Otto also warns that the world is ill-prepared for the consequences of extreme weather conditions.
By Alexandra Endres
There is great concern that the European elections and other elections in the EU this year will be influenced from outside. Disinformation campaigns are the main focus of attention, but political parties can also become a gateway.
By Falk Steiner
Adrian Zenz has been a target of Chinese intelligence activities for years. In an interview with Marcel Grzanna, the human rights expert shares why he intends to continue his research despite threats and concerns for his family.
By Redaktion Table
The World Uyghur Congress is appalled by recent media reports on the situation in Xinjiang. The Director of the WUC Berlin office, Haiyuer Kuerban, and its Senior Advocacy Officer, Eva Stocker, demand that government disinformation campaigns must be exposed.
By Experts Table.Briefings
A new Merics study shows: In the last five years, China has increasingly aspired to co-determine discourse in other countries – including in Europe. The researchers call for heightened vigilance and propose a number of remedies.
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