Human-Agent Trust Weekly AI News

November 24 - December 2, 2025

This week brought important conversations about trust between people and AI agents—the smart computer programs that can make decisions on their own. Workers worldwide are worried about AI agents taking over jobs and making important decisions without human review. A new study found that workers who feel included in changes are more likely to trust AI. At the same time, companies are learning that customers are scared to let AI agents buy things online—76% of shoppers said they wouldn't trust AI to make purchases because they fear for their safety and privacy. Hotels and travel companies are starting to use AI agents to plan trips, but people are nervous about trusting these systems with important decisions. The biggest challenge right now is figuring out how to keep people and AI working together safely. Experts say organizations need strong rules and human oversight to prevent AI from making dangerous mistakes. Trust isn't built overnight—it comes from being honest about what AI can and cannot do, letting humans stay in control of important choices, and protecting people's information carefully. This week's news shows that as AI agents become more powerful and independent, the most important job is making sure humans can still trust them.

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