The dark side of AI innovation is supercharging disinformation and damaging democracy

Misinformation and disinformation have always existed, but technological advancements have accelerated their impact. This Special Report looks at how AI misuse is damaging democracy.

This article is part of our special report AI-CODE – Empowering Media Professionals against Disinformation

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This article is part of our special report AI-CODE – Empowering Media Professionals against Disinformation.

While misinformation and disinformation have always existed, technological advancements have accelerated their spread. This has made it easier for state and non-state actors to manipulate narratives, destabilise democracies, and erode trust in liberal institutions.

An AI-driven Russian disinformation campaign targeted German elections, fabricating false claims about politicians to manipulate public perception. Fake climate news is expected to thrive even in 2025, as politics and AI turbocharge the disinformation crisis.

But while Europe pioneers regulation, where does it stand in the global AI race against the US, China, and Russia? Can it turn the tide to counterbalance DeepSeek’s unexpected success or Stargate’s enormous spending?

This Special Report looks at the latest AI innovations, with policy analysis, commentary, insights from experts, and a call for action at a time when the global AI race reaches a critical juncture, and dominance is not defined by a singular moment.

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