The Top 5 Global Risks for 2023

In this article we are going to list the top 5 global risks for 2023. For a detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list please take a look at the top 10 global risks for 2023.

5. Weapons of mass disruption

We currently live in a world where more global access than ever before, and yet people are more misinformed than ever too. Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) and Twitter are platforms where news from all across the world is shared, and yet, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has come under constant scrutiny for the availability and spread of misinformation, which came to a climax during the U.S. 2020 elections when Russian bot farms reached over 140 million Americans. Social trust is continuing to devolve as a result of spread of misinformation, with people even doubting genuine facts because of a lack of trust. Disruptive tech also includes artificial intelligence, which has gained mainstream popularity after the release of ChatGPT, which was purchased by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) for $10 billion. Meanwhile, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) revealed a new chatbot tool called “Bard” which will directly compete with ChatGPT. The exponential advancements in tech and AI, including deepfakes, voice synythesis and facial recognition, could all play a part in the global lack of trust.