Consumer Trust stories
Canadian bosses bet big on AI for 2026 as global economic optimism lags, embracing autonomous agents while employees resist AI managers.
Cost-conscious Canadians now demand sharper prices, personalised tech and rock-solid data security before choosing where to shop.
Visa survey finds most Asia Pacific shoppers use AI to browse, but many still distrust it with payment details at online checkout.
AI shopping assistants win over UK and US consumers, but most abandon tools instantly when product suggestions feel irrelevant or pushy.
Criteo launches an AI-powered commerce service that plugs into shopping assistants, promising more relevant product picks from real purchase data.
AI-fuelled cyber threats and stricter rules are forcing APAC organisations to treat data privacy as a strategic advantage, not mere compliance.
TELUS survey finds most Canadians and Americans use AI but overwhelmingly want stricter regulation, safety checks and clearer explanations.
AI is transforming data privacy as mistrust soars and cyber attacks accelerate, pushing firms to verify every identity and machine action.
AI-made ads can now rival human creative, with trust-building visuals such as clear faces lifting click-through rates in large-scale study.
AI's rapid spread, weak data governance and rising scepticism are reshaping digital trust and sharply escalating privacy risks.
Privacy is shifting from a legal checkbox to a strategic differentiator as watchdogs and customers demand proof of real-world data protection.
Repair shops once formed the backbone of local high streets. Rising costs, sealed devices and shifting consumer habits are now pushing many to close.
Australian super funds sit on AUD $3.7 trillion, yet weak, outdated MFA leaves members' retirement savings exposed to rising cyber threats.
Australia will impose mandatory cybersecurity standards on smart devices from March 2026, forcing stronger passwords and update guarantees.
UK consumers are embracing AI tools but trust is splintering, with most cross-checking search, social and brand sites before deciding.
Australian small firms race to use AI in design, but research shows most still insist on human hands to shape trusted, distinctive brands.
Arcus Compliance founder Lee Bryan's new book urges start-ups to treat regulation as a strategic growth engine, not a drag on innovation.
AI-edited images are eroding trust in online marketplaces, with most UK shoppers blaming platforms for misleading or inconsistent visuals.
Canon secures Silver at the 2025 Putra Brand Awards in Malaysia's office gear category, marking an unbroken 15-year streak of wins.
UK health and beauty marketers plan to deepen AI use in 2026 while boosting hiring, creative budgets and influencer partnerships.