Comelec Relies on Platforms for Election Policing Amid AI Law Gaps
The Philippine Commission on Elections (Comelec) is relying on partnerships with social media platforms to combat election-related disinformation due to the lack of specific laws on artificial intelligence (AI) and online campaigns. While platforms typically act on takedown requests within 24 hours, regulating accounts solely created to spread disinformation presents challenges.
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