In a recent interview, Matthias Pfeffer advocates for a secure, European alternative to US and Chinese platforms, aiming to protect Europe’s digital sovereignty and democratic values following the recent European elections.
Author: Inka Tucek
Reclaiming the European Public Space: A call for a trustworthy information sphere
On June 27, 2024, we hosted an impactful event titled “Reclaim the European Public Space” along with MEP Dr. Christian Ehler and his team at the European Parliament.
Heavenly AI Promises and Real-World Side Effects
Amid Open AI’s recent innovations, disinformation risks grow, demanding stronger regulations and proofs of AI benefits, argue experts Jürgen and Matthias Pfeffer.
Democracy over algocracy
The threat from Big Tech’s influence and unclear AI regulations grows. Europe needs clear AI guidelines and a multilingual platform for reliable, democratic information access.
“I don’t idealize solidarity.”
Matthias Pfeffer and Barbara Prainsack discuss solidarity in the digital age, emphasizing its evolving nature in highly differentiated societies. Prainsack calls for public digital forums to counter the commercial dominance of digital spaces.
Roundtable: Power and counterpower in the internet
Matthias Pfeffer, Paul Nemitz, and Herbert Grönemeyer discuss how corporate control of the internet threatens democracy and creativity. They call for regulations and public awareness to protect democratic principles in the digital age.
STOA: Technical feasibility study
Creating a European digital public sphere for all citizens to access reliable news is crucial for preserving democracy. A European streaming platform could aggregate multilingual, high-quality news using advanced AI technologies, enhancing access to trustworthy content across the EU.
News platform for all of Europe
Matthias Pfeffer discusses his Council’s mission to create a secure European public sphere, free from misinformation and hate speech. He emphasizes the need for a multilingual news platform to enhance media diversity and foster European unity, leveraging AI to bridge linguistic divides.
Instead of TikTok & Co: A European media platform
In 2024, Europe faces a crucial election amid concerns over profit-driven social media and generative AI’s manipulation capabilities. With new voting rights for 16-year-olds in Germany, a European information infrastructure is essential to ensure reliable, democratic discourse.