# Digital Distrust Threatens Democracy

> Experts warn that misinformation erodes trust in democracy more than disinformation itself.
- Title: Digital Distrust Threatens Democracy · France24 | Shortify
- Summary: Experts warn that misinformation erodes trust in democracy more than disinformation itself. Digital distrust can destabilize democracies by eroding…
- Keywords: digital distrust, democracy, misinformation, disinformation, political discourse, democratic stability, news, world, politics, Digital, Distrust, Threatens
- Source: France24 — https://france24.com/en/tv-shows/spotlight/20261013-digital-distrust-and-polarisation-we-need-to-get-back-to-engaging-with-one-another-as-a-society
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- Topics: digital distrust, democracy, misinformation, disinformation, political discourse, democratic stability, news, world, politics
## 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
Ousted claims that attacks on Russian data centres caused a sudden drop in online engagement among Trump supporters and Germany's far-right AfD.
## Democratic Stability Concerns
Ousted warns that widespread fear of deception could lead to democratic destabilisation through mistrust in political discourse.
## Key takeaway

Digital distrust can destabilize democracies by eroding confidence in institutions through even small amounts of misinformation.