Global Risks in 2024: AI Disruption, Misinformation, and Extreme Weather

The World Economic Forum's "Global Risks Report 2024" identifies AI-derived misinformation and disinformation as the top risk for the next two years, surpassing concerns about climate change and war. The report warns that AI could influence large populations of voters, leading to societal polarization. Additionally, extreme weather events, critical changes to earth systems, and biodiversity loss are anticipated as the most likely risks over the next decade. The report calls for global cooperation and building guardrails to address these disruptive emerging risks.