Published on, Sept. 23 -- September 23, 2025 9:17 AM

Experts warn that the information crisis AI poses a serious threat to global economic stability and social welfare. Eleven leading economists, including two Nobel laureates, urge governments to protect independent, verifiable information. Public interest media is essential for well-functioning markets, exposing fraud, corruption, and misinformation.

The panel highlighted that AI could worsen disinformation, allowing state and private actors to manipulate facts. Around 90 countries faced foreign state-sponsored information attacks in 2024. Independent journalists are under growing political and financial pressures, while profits from traditional media models are declining.

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