As campaigns go digital, election integrity at stake
Summary
Ahead of Nepal's March 5 elections, the Election Commission has intensified efforts to curb misinformation, misinformation and hate speech on social media through regulatory coordination and monitoring.
Key Points
- The Election Commission is coordinating with tech companies like Meta and TikTok to limit misinformation ahead of the March 5 elections.
- The Election Information, Dissemination and Coordination Centre (EIDC) and the Information Integrity Promotion Centre (IIPC) work to analyze and act against harmful content.
- Security agencies including Nepali Army, Nepal Police, and intelligence units are monitoring and acting against fake social media activities.
- Artificial Intelligence's rise has complicated the regulation of social media algorithms, prompting calls for increased public awareness and accountability.
