Category: CfEPS in the media

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.

Amid Open AI’s recent innovations, disinformation risks grow, demanding stronger regulations and proofs of AI benefits, argue experts Jürgen and Matthias Pfeffer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.