As traditional media continues its decline, a new player has emerged: AI chatbots seem to be taking over news reporting.
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With a substantial number of users turning to powerful platforms like ChatGPT for news, there’s a revolutionary shift in how information is consumed.
This transformation challenges conventional journalism and opens the door to new possibilities—but not without significant concerns about transparency and accuracy.
A survey by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism involving 97,000 participants across 48 countries indicates a notable trend.
An increasing portion of the population relies on chatbots like ChatGPT, with Meta’s Llama and Google’s Gemini also gaining popularity.
This landmark report, dated June 17, 2025, highlights how these platforms are acknowledged “for the first time” as major news sources.
This transition is particularly marked among younger demographics, with 12% of those under 35, and 15% of those under 25 embracing AI for news.
Additionally, AI’s functionalities extend beyond basic news retrieval, providing services like summarizing, translating, and recommending articles.
Not everyone is optimistic, however. Public opinion reveals significant suspicion concerning AI’s transparency, accuracy, and trustworthiness.
Amidst these doubts, AI’s propensity for generating “hallucinations”—or inaccuracies—could exacerbate the distrust.
The models’ design, built on extensive datasets from news media, can sometimes lead to false outputs.
Despite the unease surrounding artificial intelligence, certain news organizations form partnerships with AI developers to share content.
However, this symbiotic relationship isn’t universal; some entities pursue legal action against these technologies for copyright infringement.
Interestingly, this shift doesn’t just imply a novel media landscape but indicates a wider cultural change.
Social media and video-sharing platforms are overtaking traditional media, especially with younger audiences.
Simultaneously, platforms like Elon Musk’s X continue to thrive, with a growing right-leaning user base, proving that conservative voices are as engaged as ever.
“Many more right-leaning people, notably young men, have flocked to the network, while some progressive audiences have left or are using it less frequently,” say the study authors, cited by CBS News.
In an age where AI democratizes information access, traditional news may need to adapt to survive.
Recognizing AI platforms’ role in news consumption is pivotal for understanding the future media landscape.
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