Speaking at the 60th Munich Security Conference, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stressed the grave threat posed by deep fakes during elections.
He highlighted the crucial role that technology companies must play in safeguarding the public against such deceptive practices.
During an event organised by leading technology firms on the sidelines of the conference, a technological treaty was signed to combat the misleading use of AI in the upcoming 2024 elections.
The treaty aims to prevent the creation and dissemination of misleading material and requires the marking of the source of content to identify suspicious distribution, particularly of deep fakes.
Mitsotakis stressed the need for proactive measures to protect against anticipated threats, praising technology companies for acknowledging their responsibility in this regard.
“The challenge is how we will protect ourselves from what we know will happen. And I believe it is particularly encouraging that technology companies recognise they have a serious role to play,” Mitsotakis said.
He also emphasised that while actions by companies and EU countries are vital, they cannot replace the EU’s regulatory obligations in the sector.
The Prime Minister outlined Greece’s efforts in data protection, the enactment of AI legislation, and the establishment of an AI committee.
He called for increased public awareness campaigns, especially regarding the potential impact of deep fakes.
