Use of AI to Get News in U.S. Is Rare
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- #Gallup survey insights
- #AI news consumption
- #public trust in media
- Only 7% of Americans rely heavily on AI tools for news, with most (57%) not using AI at all for this purpose.
- AI ranks as the least common primary news source at 2%, far below social media (54%) and news websites/apps (44%).
- A significant portion (39%) of U.S. adults say AI use in news reporting would reduce their trust, with many emphasizing the need for human verification or disclosure.
- Younger adults (18-49) are slightly more likely to use AI for news (10%) than older adults (3%), but they also express higher distrust (43%) in AI-assisted reporting.
- The findings indicate challenges for news agencies seeking to integrate AI while maintaining public trust, with no clear path forward identified.