Disinformation, amplified by algorithms and AI, undermines trust in institutions and fuels social polarisation. While major disinformation campaigns exist, their real impact on opinion formation and democratic processes remains empirically uncertain. The greater danger lies in the exaggerated perception of disinformation’s power, which, in turn, erodes public trust. Comparative studies reveal that low media and digital literacy correlate strongly with societal vulnerability to false information. Effective responses thus require realism rather than panic: promoting critical thinking, media and AI literacy, and transparent digital governance. Ultimately, combating disinformation means strengthening trust, not amplifying fear.»» TDHJ ««» patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedefencehorizon » donate: https://tdhj.org/about/#donation »» HOME ««» https://tdhj.org/ »» SOCIAL MEDIA ««» X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/HorizonDefence » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedefencehorizon.org » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedefencehorizonjournal/ » LinkedIn: The Defence Horizon Journal