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A RAND topic page aggregating research on institutional trust; relevant background for AI governance discussions about regulatory legitimacy and public confidence in oversight bodies, but not AI-specific.

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Summary

RAND Corporation's research hub on institutional trust aggregates studies, reports, and analysis on public confidence in government, media, science, and other major institutions. It examines the factors that erode or build trust and the societal consequences of declining institutional legitimacy. The resource serves as a reference point for understanding trust dynamics relevant to AI governance and oversight.

Key Points

  • Compiles RAND research on trust in institutions including government, healthcare, military, media, and science
  • Examines causes and consequences of declining public trust, including misinformation and polarization
  • Relevant to AI governance debates about which institutions should oversee AI development and deployment
  • Provides empirical grounding for discussions about legitimacy and public acceptance of regulatory frameworks
  • Connects social capital and institutional credibility to effective policy implementation

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