The use of AI chatbots for news is on the rise — but not everywhere
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
10/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
4/15
Depth
8/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
This year’s Digital News Report marked a notable milestone: for the first time, social and video networks overtook news publishers as a source of news globally. As audiences continue to migrate toward digital intermediaries for news, AI chatbots are emerging as the next platform to watch. Findings from our 2026 survey show that one in...
