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The topic of «disinformation» has become increasingly important in recent years. Although the extent, sponsorship and impact of disinformation campaigns are the subject of scientific controversy, the topic enjoys broad public attention and has led to various legislative measures. One example is the EU's Digital Services Act, which has been in force since February 17, 2024. The central focus is on preventing illegal or harmful online activities and the spread of disinformation.
There are similar efforts in Switzerland. The Federal Council has instructed the Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) to draw up a consultation draft on the regulation of communication platforms. The Federal Council wants to strengthen the rights of users in Switzerland and demand more transparency from the platforms without restricting the positive effects of the platforms on freedom of expression. The new provisions should be based on the rules of the European Union's Digital Services Act. However, it is not yet clear to what extent this will also affect the issue of disinformation. The consultation process is scheduled to begin in fall. The aim of the fourth DSI Strategy Lab is to make a contribution to this consultation process and to pay particular attention to the aspect of disinformation.
The Scientific Committee for the fourth DSI Strategy Lab consists of:
The following representatives of DSI Communities and partner organizations support the fourth DSI Strategy Lab 2024:
In the fall semester 2024, the DSI held a series of events on the topic of disinformation under the title «DSI Disinformation Month». Among others, the two DSI Communities Communication and Democracy each hosted a public event. All information on the events can be found under this link.
