Reported about 1 year ago
A report by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism reveals growing global apprehension towards the use of AI in news production and misinformation, presenting challenges to newsrooms aiming to engage audiences. The report, based on surveys across 47 countries, highlights concerns about generative AI generating news content, with many consumers feeling uncomfortable about AI-produced news, particularly regarding sensitive subjects like politics. Widespread suspicion and fears about content reliability and trust were noted, along with worries about false news content online, especially in the U.S. and South Africa. The report also emphasizes the limited willingness of audiences to pay for news subscriptions, with news influencers on platforms like TikTok stepping in to fill news delivery roles traditional media used to hold.
Source: YAHOO