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AIAI-generated summary New research published by Nieman Lab shows that generative AI systems are increasingly functioning as information intermediaries across nine countries. Audiences surveyed in the Generative AI and News Report 2026 remain largely uncomfortable with the use of AI in the newsroom.

AIAI-generated summary Publisher trade groups and leaders are pressing Meta to alter its planned terms of service regarding journalism use in AI tools. Meta announced it would consult with industry groups before updating terms, but publishers remain concerned about their leverage.