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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%
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