{"id":184021,"date":"2026-02-03T05:34:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T10:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/03\/vivatech-confidence-barometer-2026-reveals-ai-trust-paradox-amid-rising-sovereignty-and-cybersecurity-concerns-intelligent-ciso\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T05:34:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T10:34:00","slug":"vivatech-confidence-barometer-2026-reveals-ai-trust-paradox-amid-rising-sovereignty-and-cybersecurity-concerns-intelligent-ciso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/03\/vivatech-confidence-barometer-2026-reveals-ai-trust-paradox-amid-rising-sovereignty-and-cybersecurity-concerns-intelligent-ciso\/","title":{"rendered":"VivaTech Confidence Barometer 2026 reveals AI trust paradox amid rising sovereignty and cybersecurity concerns \u2013 Intelligent CISO"},"content":{"rendered":"

VivaTech Confidence Barometer 2026 reveals AI trust paradox amid rising sovereignty and cybersecurity concerns \u2013 Intelligent CISO<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.intelligentciso.com\/2026\/02\/03\/vivatech-confidence-barometer-2026-reveals-ai-trust-paradox-amid-rising-sovereignty-and-cybersecurity-concerns\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-02-03 05:34:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.intelligentciso.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Using an unordered list, summarize the following article with between 4 and 8 key points. <\/p>\n

VivaTech\u2019s third Confidence Barometer shows record trust in new technologies but exposes growing tensions between AI adoption, data security and technological sovereignty in a fragmented geopolitical landscape.<\/p>\n

VivaTech unveils the third edition of its Tech Confidence Barometer, conducted by OpinionWay, highlighting a paradox between soaring confidence in new technologies and mounting concerns over sovereignty, cybersecurity and data misuse.<\/p>\n

The study, conducted among tech executives in Europe, including France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands, as well as North America in the United States, shows confidence in new technologies reaching a score of 89 out of 100, up from 87 in 2025.<\/p>\n

Confidence in the role of technology as a competitive driver is also strengthening, with 88% of executives saying their perception of new technologies\u2019 impact on their company\u2019s competitiveness has improved over the past 12 months.<\/p>\n

Fran\u00e7ois Bitouzet, CEO, VivaTech, said: \u201cThis 2026 barometer paints a new picture of technological confidence: American and British executives consider the nationality of their tech supplier to be essential, while most Europeans consider it a \u2018plus\u2019. This divergence is not anecdotal; it reveals two visions of sovereignty, one \u2018de facto\u2019 and the other \u2018contradictory\u2019. In response to this, we are seeing a real acceleration in Europe on tech issues, with investments in AI and cybersecurity becoming a priority.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut we must be wary of a new paradox that we are observing: while 9 out of 10 executives trust AI, 4 out of 10 admit to having shared confidential data with tools they did not fully trust.\u201d<\/p>\n

When adopting a new technological tool, 92% of executives would favour a future partner of the same nationality, with 47% saying this factor would be decisive. This view is particularly strong in English-speaking countries, where 57% of executives in the United States and the United Kingdom see nationality as essential.<\/p>\n

Across the European Union, most executives consider nationality a \u2018plus\u2019 rather than an obligation, with the Netherlands standing out by giving equal weight to both approaches. Overall, 63% of executives say they are concerned about the loss of sovereignty linked to technological progress.<\/p>\n

The geographical origin of technology solutions influences trust for 86% of executives. Nearly half, 47%, cite their own country as one of the regions they trust most.<\/p>\n

American executives show strong confidence in domestic solutions at 51%, but even greater trust in North America as a whole at 62%. European executives display continental unity, with 43% favouring solutions from within Europe. In France, this figure rises to 63%.<\/p>\n

The United Kingdom sits between two worlds, with 56% expressing confidence in UK capabilities and 53% placing equal trust in Europe.<\/p>\n

Trust is primarily driven by security considerations for 57% of respondents, followed by qualitative innovation at 50% and performance benefits at 49%.<\/p>\n

Artificial Intelligence commands high levels of trust, with 89% of executives confident in AI\u2019s ability to guide company decisions. Confidence extends to the sustainability of AI investments, with 83% believing in controlled, long-term development and only 17% fearing a speculative bubble.<\/p>\n

French executives are more cautious, with 30% expressing bubble concerns. Despite rapid AI adoption, 92% of executives are confident that employment levels will be maintained over the next 12 months.<\/p>\n

However, risky practices persist. Thirty-nine percent of executives admit to having shared company information with an AI tool they did not fully trust. This behaviour is consistent across countries, company sizes and industries, highlighting gaps in governance and awareness that could create data security and confidentiality risks.<\/p>\n

Cybersecurity leads current technology investment, with 82% of executives already investing in this area. Artificial Intelligence follows at 76%, then 5G at 73%, cloud computing at 72% and the Internet of Things at 54%.<\/p>\n

In France, 81% have invested in cybersecurity and 71% in 5G, while investment levels are lower for AI at 65%, cloud computing at 49% and the Internet of Things at 40%.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, AI and cybersecurity dominate future spending plans. Eighty-seven percent of executives plan to increase AI investment, including 53% significantly, while 77% plan to increase cybersecurity spending, including 42% significantly. In France, 82% expect to boost AI investment and 74% cybersecurity investment.<\/p>\n

Robotic process automation and quantum computing are also gaining momentum, with 80% and 76% of executives respectively planning increased investment to support AI ambitions.<\/p>\n

Eighty-seven percent of executives believe companies in their country are internationally competitive in tech. The United States remains the most confident at 92%, while European countries are closing the gap. Confidence stands at 90% in the United Kingdom, 81% in France and Spain, 75% in Italy and 79% in Germany.<\/p>\n

On societal challenges, 94% of executives believe major technological innovations can help address global issues. Diversity, inclusion and environmental values remain important for 85% of leaders, although nearly half welcome the reprioritisation decisions taken by some tech giants in early 2025.<\/p>\n

The survey was conducted between November and December 2025 among 1,524 executives from private companies with more than 50 employees, start-ups, unicorns and scaleups with an interest in technology. Respondents were drawn from France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, the United States and the Netherlands, using quota and weighting methods based on company size, sector and location.<\/p>\n

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