
How cognitive manipulation and AI will shape disinformation in 2026
Mar 12, 2026 · Advanced AI and synthetic media are spreading disinformation, creating a global crisis that threatens to destabilize modern democracies.
This is how people in 2025 are getting their news
Jul 14, 2025 · A new report finds audiences increasingly turning to social media and video for news – with podcasting personalities and AI answers emerging as trends.
Who uses social media the most? | World Economic Forum
Oct 2, 2019 · Social media is a broad, multi-faceted, and complex industry that appeals to a wide range of cultures, age groups, and personalities. While growth in social media activity may be slowing …
6 ways social media is changing the world - The World Economic Forum
Apr 7, 2016 · From Skype doctor's appointments to Twitter activism, social media is changing the world.
Here are UNESCO’s 5 principles to govern digital platforms | World ...
Nov 22, 2023 · An estimated 60% of the world – that’s 4.75 billion people – use social media not just to express themselves and connect with others, but to inform themselves about news and global …
What's the real cost of disinformation for corporations?
Jul 14, 2025 · Reuters said that within three minutes, the fake tweet briefly erased $136 billion of the S&P 500 index’s value. Disinformation – especially when amplified on social media – can cause …
The global war of narratives and the role of social media
Jul 8, 2016 · The creation of strategic narratives is at the core of modern strategic communication strategies in business, politics and even in warfare. The battle of narratives has become the bedrock …
How AI can also be used to combat online disinformation
Jun 14, 2024 · Another Forum initiative is the Global Coalition for Digital Safety, which is spearheading efforts to combat disinformation by promoting a whole-of-society approach to enhancing media …
How has social media changed the world? | World Economic Forum
Oct 8, 2019 · This means social media platforms are used by one-in-three people in the world, and more than two-thirds of all internet users. Social media has changed the world. The rapid and vast …
Top digital technology stories: Social media chatbots and more | World ...
Oct 23, 2023 · Top digital technology stories: AI chatbots for social media; China announces Global AI Governance Initiative; Biggest-ever denial of service attack.