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Misinformation & Information Integrity
globalWEF #1 short-term global risk - AI-generated disinformation eroding trust and destabilizing democracies
Risk Assessment for Global
MODERATE RISK0%
Probability of significant event
within 12 months
Forecast horizon12 months
1 month3 years
Active Forecast Questions
Will AI-generated content cause major diplomatic incident by 2027?
45%
by 2027
Will deepfake detection accuracy exceed 95% by 2028?
52%
by 2028
Key Indicators
Deepfake Videos Detected (2024)500,000 videos
Trust in News Media40 % trust
Elections with Detected Foreign Interference24 elections (2024)
Most Affected
Global