The European Commission has expressed concern about the spread of false information and automated manipulation of services that could mislead voters ahead of the European Parliament elections. | Photo source: Reuters
The European Commission may impose a fine on Microsoft if it does not provide adequate information by May 27 on the risks arising from the generative AI functions of the Bing search engine.
The commission said Friday it was concerned about the spread of false information and automated manipulation of services that could mislead voters.
It said it was intensifying its enforcement efforts in the case after receiving no response to a request for information sent on March 14.
If the deadline is missed, the commission may impose a penalty on Bing of up to 1% of his total annual income and periodic penalties of up to 5% of his average daily income.
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It can also fine the company if it provides incorrect or misleading information.
Tech companies are being asked to do more to tackle illegal and harmful content on their platforms under the EU’s landmark Digital Services Act, which came into force last year.
Generative artificial intelligence is one of the threats to the integrity of electoral processes identified by the commission, in particular in the context of the upcoming European Parliament elections in June.
