People expect that AI will make news cheaper, more current, and easier to understand, one of the findings of the 2025 Digital News Report. (Nic Newman, Reuters Institute)
Summary
- Engagement with traditional media sources such as TV, print, and news websites continues to fall, while dependence on social media, video platforms, and online aggregators grows, particularly in the United States.
- Personalities and influencers are playing a significant role in shaping public debates, with one-fifth of the U.S. sample saying they came across news or commentary from popular podcaster Joe Rogan in the week after the inauguration.
- News use across online platforms continues to fragment, with six online networks now reaching more than 10% weekly with news content, compared with just two a decade ago.
