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Report warns disinformation tech threatens democracy and societal progress

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A recent report titled "A horizon scan of global catastrophic risks" published in One Earth by Cell Press examines the potential impacts of disinformation technology, particularly in the context of warfare. The study highlights how the blurring of fact and fiction can undermine societal progress, economic growth, and the ability to address other critical threats like climate change. The authors warn that such "truth decay" poses a significant risk to democratic systems. AI

IMPACT Disinformation technology, including AI, is identified as a key factor in 'truth decay,' potentially hindering societal response to global risks.

RANK_REASON The item is a commentary on a published report about risks, not a primary release or significant industry event.

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Report warns disinformation tech threatens democracy and societal progress

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    A horizon scan of global catastrophic risks https://www. cell.com/one-earth/fulltext/S2 590-3322(26)00274-5 << Among these is the impact of # disinformation tec

    A horizon scan of global catastrophic risks https://www. cell.com/one-earth/fulltext/S2 590-3322(26)00274-5 << Among these is the impact of # disinformation tech as warfare: "Truth decay will not independently imperil society but may curtail the engines of growth and prosperity, …

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