Three drivers are reshaping the world and eroding democracy | Antonio Zappulla, Trust Conference

In the opening address at Trust Conference 2025, Antonio Zappulla, CEO of the Thomson Reuters Foundation, addresses an unprecedented “control-alt-delete” moment in world order, with autocracies now outnumbering democracies, affecting nearly six billion people under autocratic rule. Antonio also reflects on the three drivers that are reshaping the world: the changing role of the United States in international leadership and multilateralism, rapid technological transformation through AI adoption, and the increasing weaponisation of laws to silence journalists, activists, and legal professionals worldwide. About Trust Conference: Trust Conference is the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s flagship annual event. Every year, Trust Conference brings together world-leading experts, innovators, and activists who are tackling global challenges at the intersection of media freedom, technology, law, and responsible business practices. Find out more on our website: https://tinyurl.com/trustconference