Event Recap: “Meet the Future of AI: Support for the European Democracy Shield” – Full Video Now Available
Our flagship event, “Meet the Future of AI: Support for the European Democracy Shield – Policy, Practice & Partnerships,” brought together leading experts, policymakers, civil-society organisations, researchers and innovators to explore how AI technologies can strengthen Europe’s democratic resilience. We are pleased to announce that the full event video is now publicly available.
Why This Event Matters
As Europe faces an increasingly complex information landscape, safeguarding democratic resilience has become a priority. With the emerging European Democracy Shield, the European Union is taking steps to support Member States, media and civil society in addressing disinformation and protecting electoral processes.
Our event provided a platform to:
- Discuss the policy context and objectives behind the Democracy Shield
- Showcase AI-driven tools that detect, analyse and counter disinformation
- Foster collaboration across institutions, research projects and media partners
- Share experiences from recent elections and societal challenges across Europe
Highlights from the Event
The session brought together representatives from major EU-funded initiatives — including AI4TRUST, AI-CODE, AI4Debunk, TITAN, veraAI and ELLIOT — who demonstrated practical tools supporting media professionals, fact-checkers and public authorities.
Key themes included:
- The importance of trustworthy AI and transparency in combating online manipulation
- The need for cross-sector partnerships, from academia to CSOs to platforms
- How AI tools can support real-time monitoring and help address harmful narratives
- The value of maintaining human oversight, editorial independence and ethical safeguards
- The role of European cooperation in scaling solutions and improving impact
Watch the Full Recording
You can now watch the entire event — including keynote interventions, expert panels and live technology demonstrations — at the link below:
What’s Next
The insights shared during the event will continue to inform ongoing collaboration within the AI & democracy community. As European institutions and partners work toward the implementation of the Democracy Shield, innovative research and cross-sector cooperation will remain essential.
Stay tuned for upcoming updates, publications and opportunities to engage.
