The three-page summary of the Observatory’s Global Assessment Report provides a concise overview of its findings and recommendations. It highlights the importance of focusing on information ecosystems, which shape public discourse, political processes, and institutional resilience, while addressing challenges like mis- and disinformation.The summary distills insights into three key areas:News Media, Politics, and Trust – Changes to the media ecosystem and strategies to promote information and democratic integrity.
Artificial Intelligence and Democracy – The role of AI in content governance and its impact on democratic processes and human rights.
Governing Information Ecosystems – Addressing Big Tech’s power and fostering equitable, transparent data practices.
It concludes with actionable recommendations for governments, companies, and civil society to enhance accountability and resilience in information ecosystems. A chapter guide offers a roadmap to navigate the report’s key themes from covering core concepts (Chapter 1) to combating disinformation (Chapter 7) and advancing data justice (Chapter 8).
