IFES87 73d ago

This virtual discussion focused on two 2026 IFES reports examining how emerging technologies and information laws are reshaping election campaigns, and the broader information environment in which they unfold. 1. "Brave New Ballot: Generative AI in Election Campaigns and Other Political Communication" 2. "Elections in the Age of Information Laws: Freedom of Expression and Information Controls in Electoral Processes" These reports offer timely, comparative insights into one of the most pressing challenges facing elections today: how to uphold integrity and trust in an era of rapid technological change and evolving legal responses. The discussion explored a range of connected issues, including: How political actors are using generative AI in campaigns, and what drives its impact. The risks synthetic content poses to trust, accountability, and the electoral information environment. How misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation (MDM) laws are being applied across contexts. The implications of these laws for election management bodies, courts, and voters. Practical approaches to safeguarding election integrity while protecting freedom of expression. *Captions in English included in video