NOTICE TO MEMBERS Petition No 0020/2025 by Constantin Fratila (Romanian), on the risks of the use of AI-generated content in social media

European Parliament 2024-2029 Committee on Petitions 19.5.2025 NOTICE TO MEMBERS Subject: Petition No 0020/2025 by Constantin Fratila (Romanian), on the risks of the use of AI-generated content in social media 1. Summary of petition The petitioner raises concerns about the AI-generated images and content that are used on social media platforms to attract and manipulate audiences. According to the petitioner, these images, often appearing harmless or entertaining at first glance, are tools used to influence public opinion, manipulate emotions, and further divisive agendas. The petitioner states that the impact of such tactics can be far-reaching and dangerous, and could destabilise democratic processes and incentive polarisation within the EU. The petitioner therefore urges the European Commission and the European Parliament to take immediate action, to ensure that digital spaces remain safe, transparent, and conducive to healthy public discourse. The petitioner states that this includes enforcing stricter regulations on platforms, empowering national authorities to identify and dismantle harmful networks, and raising public awareness about the risks of disinformation as well as educating citizens on how to recognise and report it. 2. Admissibility Declared admissible on 24 March 2025. Information requested from Commission under Rule 233(5). 3. Commission reply, received on 19 May 2025 The Commission is aware of the growing presence of artificial...