Two landmark global studies published this month reveal something the AI industry is not yet ready to hear. Public trust in AI is falling in the markets that matter most, and the information environment through which people form their opinions about it is in crisis. This is not a communications problem. It is a strategic one. Julio Romo draws on data from the Ipsos AI Monitor 2026 and the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2026 to examine what the signals mean for AI companies, governments, and investors, and why tactical communications is making the trust deficit worse, not better.

Bond markets are not the enemy of governments. They are the trustees of other people's futures, and they are asking one question that too many policy teams are failing to answer.

Most investors understand the world is more volatile. The briefings arrive. The risk reports land. The geopolitical picture, multipolarity, fragmentation, the erosion of the rules-based order, is broadly understood. But understanding the risk and being architecturally ready to act on it are two very different things. This piece makes the case for what is missing.

AI is transforming consulting, but leaders still need human judgment and expertise. This is why strategists skilled in perception, reputation, and trust are essential to harness AI that builds confidence that drives growth.

Delaware’s proposals to limit shareholder recourse are prompting concerns among global investors and business leaders, who fear a rollback of corporate transparency. By actively lobbying for robust governance, enhancing internal oversight, and advocating for accurate economic metrics, stakeholders can protect trust and long-term market confidence.