Misinformation and disinformation have once again been named the top global risk in the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Global Risks Report.

This follows a year of significant challenges, with false information spreading across multiple sectors, from health to politics.

As disinformation continues to impact communities I speak with Ika Trijsburg researcher at Melbourne University about action to address its growing impact.

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Produced By: Moemina Shukur

Featured In Story: Ika Trijsburg – researcher at Melbourne University

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 28 January 2025