Global Scans · Trust · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Trust in politicians and experts is falling fast. Privacy is under threat and may lead to a collapse of confidence in technology as the world is increasingly networked. Unless reliability, integrity, and surety can keep pace with accelerating change trust in anything but oneself may disappear.

• [New] We are witnessing the emergence of AI agents that will proliferate in 2026 and function more like teammates than tools, with trust and security protections playing vital roles. Next Reality
• [New] By 2027 Explainability Scores will be as common as credit scores, providing a standardized metric for how much we can trust a particular AI system. FinancialContent
• [New] Rising fraud and falling trust, with Gartner predicting that a quarter of candidate profiles could be fake by 2028. Gartner
• [New] Cyber attacks in 2026 will increasingly try to erode public confidence in digital public services by targeting UK government bodies. TechRound
• [New] The trust crisis will peak in 2026. 6 Key Trends B2B Companies Can't Afford to Miss in 2026
• [New] As we move into 2026, the most impactful trends will be the ones that strengthen trust, enhance resilience, and modernize the way we protect learning environments. Campus Safety Magazine
• [New] In 2026, brands will lean further into purpose and connection, proving their values through actions consumers can genuinely trust. The Drum
• [New] Singapore's future as a global hub for connectivity and commerce will be shaped by how boards of directors evolve to lead with resilience and trust. Voice of Alexandria
• [New] To bolster digital trust, Singapore could establish a regional Trusted AI mark to drive harmonization and innovation. Voice of Alexandria
• [New] To earn customers' trust, companies will have to create a compelling value proposition to share their data. CX Dive
• [New] Industry faces three key risks: phishing from exposed data, intensified regulatory scrutiny under MiCA / SEC rules, and eroding trust as 62% of institutional investors now avoid third-party dependencies. Ainvest
• [New] For brands in the vegan industry, having a robust certification mark that consumers recognise around the world will be key to showing transparency and building consumer trust in their products. The Vegan Society
• [New] In 2026, observability will move from an engineering tool to a strategic enabler of digital trust, resilience, and competitive advantage. Express Computer
• [New] In 2026 and beyond, data teams will win or lose on integrations and on their ability to maintain metadata, semantics, context, and quality guardrails so systems can operate without breaking trust. Data Analysis Journal
• [New] The companies that win in 2026 will focus on quality, service, cost discipline, and data-driven performance, ensuring long-term reliability and customer trust. North American Clean Energy
• [New] 95% of global executives believe consumer trust in their AI will define the success of new products and services. Channel Post MEA
• [New] Although Singapore's Model AI Governance Framework provides a strong foundation for responsible AI deployment, there is still a largely untapped opportunity for Singapore to champion an assurance label that shows firms have AI controls aligned with recognised AI governance standards. Voice of Alexandria
• [New] Trust is expected to become one of the biggest security challenges in 2026. ThePromptBuddy
• [New] In 2026, AI-driven moderation and response systems can help maintain prompt engagement, but human interaction will remain irreplaceable for building trust and authenticity. 01
• [New] OpenAI is adamant that user trust will remain a priority. AdExchanger
• [New] Transparent AI workflows will become a trust differentiator: Clearly labelling where AI has been used - or where it has not - will be essential in maintaining and strengthening the trust CNN has built with audiences worldwide. The Media Leader
• [New] In 2026, we predict a shift toward performance-driven governance - where technology-enabled transparency rebuilds trust at scale. One Gravity
• [New] Zero Trust Adoption Hits 81%: But Most Implementations Will Fail: 81% of organizations plan Zero Trust by 2026. SECURE Recruitment

Last updated: 12 January 2026