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] Gartner predicts a fundamental shift in how trust is established. Vuelio -
• [New] The EU Commission may adopt implementing acts to set the conditions under which trust frameworks within third countries could be considered as equivalent to the eIDAS trust framework, subject to conditions set by the Commission. Kennedys Law
• [New] Individuals with access to classified government information could theoretically exploit prediction markets, and even the perception that people might be profiting from inside information undermines public trust and warns American enemies of imminent threats. Berkeley Political Review
• [New] Any reform must respect due process, transparency and the rule of law; otherwise it will undermine public trust, harm service delivery, and weaken India's democratic fabric. Ekam IAS Academy
• [New] The SEC will maintain its priorities in targeting violators who seek to use innovation to harm investors, particularly retail investors, and thereby diminish confidence in emerging technologies. JD Supra
• [New] Industry's calls for urgent review of the transition intensify as Iran crisis threatens consumer confidence. SMMT
• [New] Future costs and, therefore, demand are even more uncertain given the Iran crisis, which may spark interest in EVs but risks pushing up energy and supply chain costs, increasing the cost of living and undermining consumer confidence. SMMT
• [New] Future costs and, therefore, demand are even more uncertain given the Iran crisis, which may spark interest in EVs but risks pushing up energy and supply chain costs, increasing the cost of living and undermining consumer confidence, it adds. Fleet News
• [New] In 2026, AI governance will be viewed much like financial governance: a prerequisite for trust, not a brake on progress. Ai Impact
• [New] Retailers expect AI to deliver meaningful impact within the next 18 months, reflecting growing confidence in experimentation, while clear and scalable return on investment from AI is expected in two years. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Enhancing cooperation with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states could help Pakistan regain the trust that had been eroding as India expanded its strategic and economic partnerships with Arab states. Dawn
• [New] Economic expectations will likely improve after consumers gain confidence that the supply disruptions stemming from the Iran conflict have ended and gas prices have moderated. investing.com
• [New] The dollar's decline is orderly, not disorderly, reflecting easing monetary policy, elevated US risk premia, and diversification rather than a loss of confidence. Investec
• [New] By integrating real-time bus information across England into Google Maps, we are giving millions of passengers the confidence to plan their journeys accurately. Mirage News
• [New] The Dh1 billion stimulus package is a strong message and signal of public support for the Dubai economy and a confidence building measure that will support business resilience and continuity. Nasser Saidi & Associates
• [New] In 2026, strong governance will not be seen as a burden - it will be a differentiator that builds trust with investors, lenders, and communities. Natural Power
• [New] Regulatory approvals in countries like the US and Singapore have further boosted trust, with confidence levels among informed UK consumers expected to hit 85% by 2026. Cultivated Meat Shop
• [New] While full standardization will not be solved in 2026, collaborative bodies like IAB Europe remain essential to building the trust and comparability required for Retail Media to unlock true brand media budgets. IAB Europe
• [New] Zero-trust architecture - a security model that assumes threats may exist inside and outside a network - has become a standard framework across US government and military systems by 2026. LetDigitalFly

Last updated: 13 April 2026