-> Generative artificial intelligence (AI) holds both opportunities and, in some cases, considerable risks for democracy. -> Generative AI significantly simplifies,reduces the cost of, and enhances the persuasiveness of non-fact-based manipulative content (so-called fake news) on social media. -> The many risks also include loss of trust, concentration of power, hybrid threats, and much more. -> Opportunities exist, for example, in processing information or record keeping. -> A balanced mix of measures must be taken to protect democratic processes