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Video. Misinformation is the biggest short-term risk to the world, says WEF

Updated: 17/01/2025 - 8:45 GMT+1

A number of countries in Europe ranked misinformation as one of its top five risks, due its ability to influence voter intentions and harm the wider geopolitical environment.

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