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Global Risks Report 2024: 3 of the fastest-rising risks facing the world

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Here are some key takeaways from the latest Global Risks Report. The World Economic Forum produced the Global Risks Report 2024 in partnership with Marsh McLennan and Zurich Insurance Group.

While the cost-of-living crisis dominated last year, the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2024 identifies misinformation and disinformation as the most pressing threat for the next two years.

The growing sophistication of AI tools fuels fears of malicious actors using them to manipulate information systems, potentially triggering unrest and restricting free speech.

Watch to learn more about 3 of the fastest-rising risks facing the world.

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