#12Data and AIPublished 23 Sep 2026

Trust.

Who proves the data is true before AI processes it?

ThenewB drawing #12, “Trust”. Data sources, public, companies, markets and customers, go through a “Who validates?” step, linked to eIDAS 2, before AI and then the decision.

In ten seconds

On 22 September 2026, Claudia Buch (ECB) gave a speech on digital banking and digital supervision. The eIDAS 2 Regulation (EU) 2024/1183 frames trust services and authentic sources.

Signal

On 22 September 2026, Claudia Buch (ECB) gave a speech on digital banking and digital supervision. The eIDAS 2 Regulation (EU) 2024/1183 frames trust services and authentic sources.

Paradox

AI can process data. It cannot vouch for its origin.

Implication

Value shifts to validating source and integrity. A decision based on AI must be able to show where its data comes from.

Sources

ECB, speech by Claudia Buch, “Digital banking, digital supervision”, 22 September 2026
eIDAS 2 Regulation (EU) 2024/1183

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