Global Risks Report 2026

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Executive perceptions of Misinformation and disinformation, 2026–2028 FIGURE 34 Source World Economic Forum Executive Opinion Survey 2025.Executive Opinion Survey rank of national risks from the question “Which five risks are the most likely to pose the biggest threat to your country in the next two years?” 1st10th20th30th34thRank % of respondents40% 20%60% 0%Rising concerns over misinformation and falling trust in news, 2018 vs 2025 FIGURE 33 Source Reuters Institute Digital News Report 20252018 2025 News avoidance (%)32%40% Concern over misinformation (%)54%58% Trust in news (%)40%44% Global Risks Report 2026 35
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