Briefing Note – Social Media Amplification: The Hidden Risks Boards Overlook

  • Global Risk Institute
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Social Media as a Systemic Risk

Once viewed primarily as a reputational concern, social media now acts as a powerful amplifier of risk across the financial sector. In this briefing note, GRI captures key takeaways from a masterclass exploring how boards must evolve their oversight to meet the challenges of today’s information ecosystem.

Highlights include:

  • Five amplification levers, including AI and misinformation, that are reshaping risk
  • Real-time case studies, from GameStop to deepfake fraud
  • Actions boards can take now to prepare for the next viral crisis