Opened in March, it brings together efforts from different institutions to combat fake news and deepfakes in the electoral process
O TSE (Superior Electoral Court) released a video this week, during the opening of the International Seminar: Artificial Intelligence, Democracy and Electionsexplaining the functioning of CIEDDE (Integrated Center for Combating Disinformation and Defense of Democracy).
Opened in March this year, the center operates at the court headquarters and brings together efforts from different institutions to combat disinformation and deepfakes used against the electoral process. It also acts in a coordinated manner to combat hateful, discriminatory and anti-democratic speech in the electoral sphere.
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How are notifications made?
They can be carried out by TSE Portal, where an automated system classifies information according to topic. If there is evidence of a crime, the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Federal Police are immediately contacted.
The accusation is then checked to determine whether the matter has already been judged by the TSE. If the misinformation is specific to a location, the specific TRE (Regional Electoral Court) will be notified. Social media platforms are notified and must inform the measures taken within two hours. If the platform removes the content during this period, the process is archived.
If the platform does not respond or does not agree to remove the content, the TSE Presidency may order the removal, if a decision has already been made on similar facts. Then, the other members of CIEDDE will be contacted.
How the center works
The idea is that CIEDDE acts to promote cooperation between the Electoral Court, public bodies and private entities, especially social media platforms and private messaging services, during the electoral period, to guarantee compliance with the rules established by the Plenary of the TSE for electoral propaganda.
The Center will assist regional electoral courts in improving the regular use of artificial intelligence in elections, combating disinformation and deepfakes and in protecting freedom of choice on the part of voters. The Center also plays an important role in promoting education in citizenship, democratic values and digital rights.
With information from TSE.
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