The 5 biggest risks facing the world in the next 2 years

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The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024 says the biggest short-term risk stems from misinformation and disinformation. Here's why

The key findings of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024 reflect on the most pressing challenges faced by people in every region of the world.

But while climate-related risks remain a dominant theme, the threat from misinformation and disinformation is identified as the most severe short-term threat in the 2024 report.

Watch to learn more about how these risks could unfold and the other major risks identified in this report.

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