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] In 2026 trust will be the defining differentiator between AI that is adopted and AI that is resisted. PruTech India | Innovative IT Solutions in AI, IoT, Clo
• [New] 50% of supply chain teams lack strong confidence heading into 2026, with preparedness closely tied to visibility and system maturity rather than awareness of risk alone. The Supply Chain Xchange
• [New] Only half of consumer brands report strong confidence in their ability to respond effectively to supply chain disruptions in 2026. The Supply Chain Xchange
• [New] A second threat is that the EU's continued reliance on US LNG undermines the logic of the entire project. youth4planet
• [New] The conversations at MWC reinforced the idea that maintaining digital trust will be essential as mobile networks become the backbone of global digital economies. TeckNexus
• [New] Mobile World Congress 2026 officially opened in Barcelona with a strong message from the GSMA: the telecom industry is entering a new phase where artificial intelligence, advanced connectivity, and digital trust will define the next decade of innovation. TeckNexus
• [New] By acquiring a leading multicloud security platform, Google is signaling that cloud providers will no longer be content to provide compute and storage alone - they must bake security and assurance into the AI stack itself. News, Events, Advertising Options
• [New] By 2026, 60% of large enterprises will have implemented measurable zero trust programs, up from less than 10% in 2023. Tech Insider
• [New] A survey this week from Barclays showed a lack of confidence among consumers at spotting AI-enabled scams, with just 36% saying they could do so. / UK The Guardian
• [New] Expanding access to DPA Title III funding for broader defence priorities will help secure a resilient domestic textile supply chain, reduce reliance on foreign and adversarial suppliers, and ensure the United States can equip and protect its servicemembers across all operational environments. ncto.org
• [New] The pandemic and the energy crises following the Ukrainian war showed that over-reliance on external trade makes one vulnerable to disruptions and geopolitical tensions. Euronews
• [New] AI adoption is accelerating and that AI can improve risk assessment and cyber resilience, while also posing risks including AI-driven errors, privacy concerns and concentration risk from reliance on a few third-party providers. / New Zealand Insurance Business
• [New] If consumer trust in government agencies around food and nutrition is already strained, the newly released 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans may not deliver the clarity stakeholders hoped. FoodNavigator-USA.com
• [New] As agencies plan for technical refreshes of edge devices, they should keep in mind the requirements of OMB Memorandum M-22 - 09, Moving the U.S. Government Toward Zero Trust Cybersecurity Principles. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA
• [New] Analysts forecast that 2026 will mark a turning point, where autonomous controls, AI-powered threats, and zero-trust maturity reshape enterprise security postures globally. Movate
• [New] Organizations implementing Zero Trust Network (ZTN) access will reduce their risk of cyber breaches. Movate
• [New] Confidence that the UK hydrogen economy will be supported to grow consistently and predictably. H2TECH
• [New] The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has flagged both the potential benefits of AI (including better risk management and productivity) and the potential risks, including reliance on a small number of third-party providers and the chance that errors or complexity amplify existing vulnerabilities. Insurance Business
• [New] Done well, intercultural initiatives will resonate with Australians, and over time should foster reduced prejudice and social polarization, stronger integration and trust between communities and institutions, and greater resilience to hate-based violence and misinformation. The Conversation
• [New] Three Short Term Drivers The setup for U.S. industrials is improving for three reasons: Less Tariff Uncertainty: Companies have more confidence that trade rules will be stable - and that planning assumptions will not be upended quarter to quarter. Tema Global Limited
• [New] No single technology can reliably distinguish AI-generated content from authentic media, and that deepening reliance on any one method risks misleading the public. Campus Technology
• [New] In 2026, leadership in AI will not be defined by speed alone - but by integrity. AINext Conference | Las Vegas, USA | May 2026

Last updated: 16 March 2026