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] East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, one of England's largest acute trusts, will embed MEMORI into its electronic patient records system to support early detection of deteriorating patients. UKAuthority
• [New] In 2026, partners and brands that prioritise transparency and fairness will be better positioned to build trust, reduce friction, and create a more sustainable and profitable partner marketing ecosystem. Adtraction
• [New] Security threats are on the rise all over the world making strong website protection paramount for protecting data, trust and compliance. TechBullion
• [New] In 2026, the most competitive companies will treat trust as a first-class customer experience metric, not a background control. Schneider Electric Blog
• [New] By 2028, the enterprise defence posture will rely heavily on autonomous learning systems that transform the role of the security analyst into a high-level supervisor, ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the defensive AI. Cybercrime Magazine
• [New] Experts raise concerns that CDC childhood immunization changes could reduce vaccine uptake and weaken trust in public health guidance. AJMC
• [New] In 2026, proactive and strategic risk management measures will strengthen not only data protection in higher education but also restore trust across campus networks, safeguarding the lives of students and faculty who depend on secure digital access for education, research and communication. Campus Technology
• [New] In 2026, public safety will be defined not by isolated innovation but by AI-powered integration, where trust, sovereignty, and human judgement become mission-critical infrastructure. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
• [New] Russia's operational deployment of Chinese-made Silent Hunter laser systems in Belgorod suggests deepening Sino-Russian defence cooperation and highlights Moscow's reliance on foreign counter-drone technology to address Ukraine's expanding UAV threat envelope. Drone Warfare
• [New] The biggest threat to investor confidence in 2026 is the persistent gap in governance and the specter of greenwashing. The Star
• [New] India's future trajectory will hinge on whether it can strengthen administrative depth, rebuild trust in institutions, and ensure that growth and reform are felt evenly on the ground. UPSC ZONE AI
• [New] The over-reliance on Nvidia and TSMC created systemic vulnerabilities that companies are actively mitigating through diversification. EnkiAI - Find the right insight
• [New] The IMF's upgraded 2026 forecast to 5.1% reflects confidence that policies are gaining traction, though implementation risks remain high. The Economy
• [New] Multiple outlooks project that U.S. M&A activity will broaden in 2026 as confidence improves, driven by improving buyer confidence, greater clarity around interest rates, and renewed willingness to pursue growth through acquisitions. Prioritizing client education to empower decision maker
• [New] RSA gives us the global stage to advance Digital Trust as the next operating model - where security, compliance, resilience, AI, and risk converge into a continuously provable trust signal. Cybercrime Magazine
• [New] Beijing sees the Trump administration's erratic behaviour as an opportunity to weaken trust between Europe and the US. Al Jazeera
• [New] In 2026's edition, it shows that cyber fraud displaced ransomware as the main concern of CEOs in 2026, while AI is emerging as the main driver of change in cybersecurity; furthermore, a critical regional talent and trust gap persists that increases systemic risk. Mexico Business
• [New] The shift from confrontation toward negotiation in the Greenland episode represents a constructive development for markets, reinforcing the importance of diplomacy in managing geopolitical risks that can quickly spill into global trade and investor confidence. Rhame & Gorrell Wealth Management | The Woodlands Finan
• [New] Musk expressed confidence in the growth of Tesla's autonomous vehicles, stating, Tesla's rolled out robotaxi service in a few cities, and will be very, very widespread by the end of 2026 within the U.S. Briefs Finance
• [New] By 2026, over 60% of enterprises are projected to adopt Zero Trust frameworks within their IAM systems, focusing on securing access regardless of user location or device. Market.us Scoop
• [New] Global challenges such as climate change, technological disruption, and demographic transition, which carry long-term impacts, will require trust, coordination, and consensus - none of which any can deliver alone. OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ( ORF )
• [New] 2026 will see increased pressure on companies to ensure that climate and ESG data are consistent, traceable, and subject to internal or external assurance. Net Zero Compare
• [New] Over the next decade, trust in degrees will be shaped by how rigorously learning outcomes are validated rather than by institutional reputation alone. CXOToday.com

Last updated: 02 February 2026