According to www.statista.com story which highlights that India is perceived as the country with the highest risk of disinformation and misinformation among various risks, according to a survey of 1,490 experts. This threat is considered more significant than risks such as infectious diseases, economic activities, inequality, and labor shortages. The upcoming general election in India, scheduled for April to May 2024, raises concerns about the potential impact of fake news, given previous instances of misinformation during the 2019 election and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The chart in the story also identifies other countries, including El Salvador, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Romania, Ireland, Czechia, the United States, Sierra Leone, France, and Finland, where misinformation and disinformation are perceived as significant risks. The World Economic Forum (WEF) analysts warn that the presence of misinformation in electoral processes could destabilize the legitimacy of elected governments, leading to political unrest, violence, terrorism, and a long-term erosion of democratic processes. The survey was conducted from September 4 to October 9, 2023, collecting opinions from experts in academia, business, government, international community, and civil society.
