Published in the “Future Europe” Journal by the European Liberal Forum, Matthias Pfeffer highlights the need for Europe to embrace AI-driven innovations, like real-time translation technologies, to bridge language barriers and foster a unified, democratic public space.
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Precautions for Democracies: An Active European Information Sphere
Christian Ehler and Matthias Pfeffer argue that Europe must act by creating its own digital infrastructure to preserve media diversity and democracy.
European information platform: “supporters from three factions”
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.
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.
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.