With many nations expected to hold elections during the next two years, the use of misinformation and disinformation — powered by artificial intelligence (AI) — will be the most severe global risk. As citizens continue to worry about the rising cost of living, associated risks from AI-powered misinformation on societal cohesion will dominate the landscape this year, according to the Global Risks Report 2024 released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). “The nexus between falsified information and societal unrest will take centerstage amid elections in several major economies that are set to take place in the next two years,” the report stated.
