There were widespread concerns about misinformation, AI’s ability to produce reliable news content and journalism jobs.
A recent survey by the Pew Research Center suggests widespread public scepticism in the United States about the long-term impact of artificial intelligence on journalism, with concerns centred on misinformation, job losses and declining news quality.
Half of all US adults surveyed said they expect AI will mostly harm the news Americans consume over the next 20 years. Just 10% predicted a positive effect, while 23% thought the impact would be a mix of good and bad. Another 16% said they were unsure.
The findings are based on a poll of 5,410 adults conducted in August 2024 through Pew’s American Trends Panel.
Concerns about journalism jobs were even higher. Fifty-nine percent of respondents said AI will lead to fewer roles for journalists. Just 5% thought new jobs would be created, while 17% expected little change and 19% said they didn’t know.
Asked how AI compares to human journalists, 41% of Americans said AI would do a worse job writing news stories, with only 19% believing it would do better. Two-thirds said they were very or extremely concerned about the spread of misinformation generated by AI tools – part of a broader anxiety about AI “hallucinations’”and synthetic content.
The survey also found limited partisan differences. A narrow majority of both Republicans (54%) and Democrats (49%) said AI will have a negative effect on the news. Just over two-thirds of each group said they were worried about AI-fuelled misinformation.
Education level, however, did correlate with attitudes. Those with some college or a degree were more likely to view AI’s impact on news as harmful and were more critical of its current capabilities. Among college graduates, 56% said AI would hurt the quality of news, compared with 44% of those with a high school education or less.
Source: Noah Wire Services
- https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/04/28/americans-largely-foresee-ai-having-negative-effects-on-news-journalists/ – This article supports the claim that many Americans anticipate a negative impact of AI on news and journalism, aligning with the survey results on negative perceptions.
- https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2025/04/03/how-the-us-public-and-ai-experts-view-artificial-intelligence/ – This report provides context on how both the U.S. public and AI experts view artificial intelligence, highlighting divergent opinions on its societal impact.
- https://www.pewresearch.org/topic/internet-technology/emerging-technology/artificial-intelligence/ – This page offers general information on Pew Research Center’s AI studies, including how Americans perceive AI’s impact on various sectors like news and jobs.
- https://ai.ncsa.illinois.edu/news-events/2025/04/caii-contribution-to-pew-research-center-2024-artificial-intelligence-survey/ – This article provides details on the Pew Research Center’s 2024 AI survey and how it highlights gaps between public and expert opinions on AI’s benefits and risks.
- https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/09/19/concern-over-the-impact-of-ai-on-2024-presidential-campaign/ – This study reveals American concerns about AI’s influence in broader societal contexts, such as politics, which can inform views on AI’s impact on journalism.
- https://www.noahwire.com – As the source of the original article, this URL provides the initial context and data on American perceptions of AI’s impact on news and journalism.
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Freshness check
Score:
8
Notes:
The narrative references a recent survey conducted between August 12 and 18, 2024, indicating it is relatively fresh. However, without specific references to recent developments post-August 2024, it may not fully capture the latest developments.
Quotes check
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10
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There are no direct quotes in the narrative, eliminating the need to verify them against earlier sources.
Source reliability
Score:
9
Notes:
The narrative originates from a Pew Research Center survey, which is generally considered a reliable source. However, the summary here is hosted on Google News, and while Pew is credible, it is not directly from their site.
Plausability check
Score:
9
Notes:
The claims are plausible and align with ongoing discussions about AI’s impact on media and society. Public concern about AI-generated misinformation is consistent with broader societal trends.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): HIGH
Summary:
The narrative is well-supported by a reliable source, has no specific quotes to verify, and discusses plausible concerns about AI’s impact on news. While it may not be the most up-to-date, it remains relevant given its recent survey date.
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