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Survey: Internet Trust Rises Amid Privacy Concerns

10/24/2025

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A survey conducted February 21 to March 7, 2025 by Carleton University, the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), and Ipsos shows internet trust has risen.
The survey involved 13,500 participants across 16 countries and found two-thirds trust the internet, while 84% express anxiety about online privacy.
Trust in AI is 52%, particularly in North America and Europe, and the results call for stronger regulations to ensure accountability and protect privacy.

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A survey conducted February 21 to March 7, 2025 by Carleton University, the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), and Ipsos shows internet trust has risen.
The survey involved 13,500 participants across 16 countries and found two-thirds trust the internet, while 84% express anxiety about online privacy.
Trust in AI is 52%, particularly in North America and Europe, and the results call for stronger regulations to ensure accountability and protect privacy.