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] While users have demonstrated diminishing trust in AI systems globally, they have shown increasing trust in AI they have used themselves, including the belief that it will inevitably get better. The Conversation
• [New] Regulators, investors and tech companies urged to hammer home the UK's enterprise and opportunity credentials, with plans to corner a new AI trust industry. GOV.UK
• [New] As AI image generation scales toward higher reliability and creative control, the consensus among industry analysts is clear: 2025 marks a watershed moment not just of capability, but of broader adoption and novel creative opportunity. WebProNews
• [New] Further debates over the Fed's independence could undermine confidence in the US dollar's status as a global reserve currency. investing.com
• [New] An influential CEO has made a major call on Australia's nuclear future, saying he is pro any energy source that will boost affordability and reliability. Sky News Australia
• [New] Confidence in the peace process will quickly erode without clear action from Turkey in the form of democratization and a credible commitment to respecting Kurdish cultural, political and economic rights. The Conversation
• [New] OpenAI will start making its own AI chips in 2026 in a bid to lessen its reliance on Nvidia. MIT Technology Review
• [New] OpenAI is gearing up to start the mass production of its own AI chips in 2026 to be able to provide the massive computing power its users need and to lessen its reliance on NVIDIA. Engadget
• [New] The world needs 1 million more people like you - to defend systems, decode risks, and restore digital trust. Medium
• [New] While technical execution and partnerships (e.g., J.P. Morgan, ICE) are bullish catalysts, reliance on third-party audits and cross-chain security remain key risks. CoinMarketCap
• [New] In spite of looming tariff risks, the successful negotiation of bilateral trade agreements - with Japan, the U.K., and South Korea - has helped bolster investor confidence. Banjaran Asset Management
• GEO is not just a new technical skill - it's a strategic capability that will define how brands build visibility and trust in an AI-first economy. Economic Times
• The new Arbitration Rules will enable the ECOWAS Court to provide a credible regional mechanism for resolving commercial disputes, thereby strengthening investor confidence and supporting the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area. Premium Times Nigeria
• Relaxing FDA standards or fast-tracking approvals under the influence of industry insiders could undermine the integrity of scientific research, risking future setbacks if safety is compromised. Gizmodo
• In India, where issues like contract enforcement and dispute resolution remain challenges, strengthening institutional frameworks for transparency and accountability could boost investor confidence. Asian Community News
• UK's slow crypto regulatory rollout risks investor confidence, as 40% face payment delays and capital flows to Singapore/Switzerland. Ainvest
• Moves to undermine the independence of the Fed raise worries about the potential for higher long-term inflation and reduced investor trust in US assets. Morningstar, Inc.
• Concerns about the Fed's independence in setting monetary policy could undermine confidence in US financial markets and further weaken the dollar's exchange rate. HubbardOBrienEconomics.com Blog
• The ability to transfer energy between the Eastern Interconnection, Western Interconnection, Texas, and Quebec could enable reserve sharing, especially during contingency conditions, which would improve grid reliability and resilience. Energy.gov
• In the future, we might see real-time auditing become feasible - a concept that 45% of companies in a KPMG study expressed interest in, as they wanted auditors to provide assurance throughout the year, not just after year-end (AI in Financial Auditing: KPMG Predicts Major Shift by 2027). Learnsignal
• Investor interest in domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing is expected to increase based on the Trump administration's recent steps to reduce the United States' reliance on foreign sources of finished drug products and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Debevoise
• Global Confidence Effects: Excessive reliance on Fed financing could potentially undermine international confidence in the dollar as a reserve currency, accelerating trends toward diversification. Discovery Alert

Last updated: 08 September 2025