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Digital Distrust Threatens Democracy
Experts warn that misinformation erodes trust in democracy more than disinformation itself.
In brief
Experts warn that misinformation erodes trust in democracy more than disinformation itself. Digital distrust can destabilize democracies by eroding confidence in institutions through even small amounts of misinformation. Originally reported by France24.
Digital Distrust
Experts warn that misinformation erodes trust in democracy more than disinformation itself.
“The mere presence of even a small amount of misinformation or disinformation can, over time, erode trust in democracy and our institutions”
Russian Data Centre Attacks
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Democratic Stability Concerns
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What it means
Digital distrust can destabilize democracies by eroding confidence in institutions through even small amounts of misinformation.
