More people get news from AI chatbots, but trust remains low

Weekly AI chatbot usage for news has risen to 10 percent globally, yet only a small fraction of these users verify information by clicking through to original sources. While overall chatbot adoption has climbed significantly, widespread public skepticism persists regarding the pace of technological development. This shift in information consumption patterns presents a challenge for news organizations, as users increasingly rely on summarized AI outputs rather than the primary publishers who produce the content.