Dentons CEO: the one thing AI can't replace may be your biggest competitive advantage
Fortune Kate Barton
Opinion — commentary, not a factual news event.
Dentons CEO said AI is making day-to-day work more efficient while creating new concerns about over-reliance and the erosion of trust and human connection. The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer is cited as showing trust declining in distant institutions but growing within personal networks at work. Dentons’ leadership emphasis shifts to building trust through consistent actions, stakeholder relationships, and time set aside for listening and meaningful connection rather than relying on AI for those interactions.
Why it matters
Trust cannot be automated or accelerated. It is earned through consistent actions, meaningful relationships and genuine human connection.
