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- Disinformation is a rising tide. Heres how to address it
Disinformation has always existed – but the internet has amplified its power by increasing distrust of the mainstream media and allowing unverifiable information to proliferate
- Disinformation is a threat to our trust ecosystem. Experts explain how . . .
Unlike the viral spread of disinformation, the process of uncovering truth is often slow and laborious, demanding meticulous verification and careful investigation
- How to strike a balance curbing online disinformation
Panellists at two sessions at this year's Annual Meeting discussed the balance that must be struck in addressing online disinformation The complexities – stemming disinformation while preserving free expression – makes achieving consensus challenging Five priorities emerged in terms of how to proactively move forward
- Tackling disinformation - combating the lies that go viral
Disinformation is creating a polluted information environment that individuals and news organizations are still learning to navigate Social media platforms have a central but complex role in addressing the problem Restoring trust in traditional media outlets and institutions is also key Subscribe to the Agenda Dialogues podcast here
- These are the biggest global risks we face in 2024 and beyond
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024 says the biggest short-term risk stems from misinformation and disinformation In the longer term, climate-related threats dominate the top 10 risks global populations will face Two-thirds of global experts anticipate a multipolar or fragmented order to take shape over the next decade
- How AI can also be used to combat online disinformation
The proliferation of artificial intelligence in the digital age has ushered in both innovations and challenges, particularly in information integrity AI technologies which can generate 'deepfakes' can be used in the production of both misinformation and disinformation However, AI can also help combat false information through analysing patterns, language and context to aid content moderation
- Global Risks Report 2025: Conflict, Environment and Disinformation Top . . .
State-based armed conflict emerges as the top immediate risk for 2025, identified by nearly a quarter of respondents, reflecting heightened geopolitical tensions and fragmentation globally Misinformation and disinformation lead the short-term risks and may fuel instability and undermine trust in governance, complicating the urgent need for cooperation to address shared crises Environmental
- Global Risks 2024: Disinformation Tops Global Risks 2024 as . . .
Misinformation and disinformation are biggest short-term risks, while extreme weather and critical change to Earth systems are greatest long-term concern, according to Global Risks Report 2024 Two-thirds of global experts anticipate a multipolar or fragmented order to take shape over the next decade Report warns that cooperation on urgent global issues could be in short supply, requiring new
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