Civil society trends for 2025: Nine global challenges, one r...

Last of two parts 6. Even if developments in generative artificial intelligence (AI) slow as the current model reaches the limits of the human-generated material it feeds on, international regulation and data protection will likely continue to lag behind. The use of AI-enabled surveillance, such as facial recognition, against activists is likely to increase and become more normalized. The challenge of disinformation is likely to intensify, particularly around conflicts and elections. Several tech leaders have actively taken the side of right-wing populists and authoritarians, putting their platforms and wealth at the service of their political ambitions. Emerging alternative social media platforms offer some promise but are likely to face similar problems as they grow. 7. Climate change, conflict, economic strife, repression of LGBTQI+ identities, and civil and political repression wi...