Bulgaria wants social networks to introduce algorithms against trolls – Bulgaria
Bulgaria proposes in Brussels to regulate the algorithms of social networks that intensify troll attacks. This announcement of the Minister of e-Government Bozhinov member of the World Economic Forum in Davos. This issue is especially relevant in the context of the war in Ukraine, Bojanov was quoted as saying by the Democratic Bulgaria’s press office.
“We have very precise proposals for the technical implementation, discussing them with representatives of
social networks and with Brussels. These companies need to understand that the problem is in them
field. It undermines public dialogue in Eastern European countries and in Europe as a whole
to direct public opinion towards a pro-Kremlin position “, Bojanov commented.
According to him, the technology giants must realize their responsibility in the digital sphere, as well as recognize that you have an impact on society. “But we can’t just expect them to
to oppose their own business models, “the e-government minister said, adding that” smart and focused “regulation is needed.
“Bulgaria is part of Eastern Europe and Russian influence has been with us for a long time. You are pushing your strongholds before the war and continue to do so after the war. While attacking Ukraine, they are attacking all of Eastern Europe with disinformation campaigns,” Божанов. “Russia uses European values such as freedom of speech to undermine freedom of speech and other European values. Their channels are many, but social networks are really the main focus,” he added.
According to him, Europe is clear with the methods of action of Russian propaganda in the digital world. Troll factories promote anonymous websites that spread narratives in the Kremlin. At the same time, the governance of European countries cannot simply be blocked by the website or group provided. “We can’t do that because in four years the next government can block us and our word. I have to act smart. We need to break this possibility, not block the information itself, “Bojanov said.