The TBI Globalism Study: How Big Is the Tech Trust Gap?

Written for the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

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Fundamental shifts in technology are changing the way we live, bringing progress to all reaches of life. Yet our ability to harness the opportunities that tech affords – fairly and progressively – hinges on a matter of trust. Trust in technology, yes, but also in national governments and the alliances that underpin the international order.

This year’s TBI Globalism Study, produced as part of a joint project with YouGov and the University of Cambridge called the YouGov-Cambridge Globalism Project, draws on polling from 26 countries as diverse as Australia, Great Britain, Kenya, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, Thailand and the United States, to assess the relationship between technology and society – and the implications for policymakers worldwide.