So great is the issue that The Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS) 2025-2026 conducted by the World Economic Forum ranks it as a top-ten risk in 67 countries. AI deepfakes and misleading content spread faster than fact-checkers can respond and public trust in institutions is severely destabilized. Considering that 56.8% of the world’s population actively use social media, democratic processes are threatened across 4 billion eligible voters globally.

State and non-state actors frequently exploit digital manipulation by framing narratives that can polarize societies and interfere with foreign elections, violating international law. Amidst this crisis of misinformation and disinformation, relentless exposure to violence and injustices leads to widespread desensitization. Public empathy and civic engagement discreetly fade away. Traditional bodies and legal frameworks struggle to keep up with deepfakes and automated bot activities. Nations around the world face the risk of rapid political instability. From the use of Facebook to fuel ethnic violence to disinformation campaigns on Whatsapp to benefit certain candidates during general elections, human rights are often undermined under these circumstances.

In extreme cases, targeted misleading content can lead to unjustified killings and spark more violence. One post is often enough to influence thousands, hundreds of thousands or even millions. In this committee, delegates will try to establish frameworks for AI transparency and hold social media platforms accountable while maintaining and defending international standards for freedom of expression.