Trust in news hits a new low, research suggests
Global trust in news media has reached a record low of 37%, according to the latest Reuters Institute report. The study notes a trend of audience disengagement and a shift toward social media and AI chatbots for news consumption.
Why it matters
The decline in trust in traditional media poses a significant challenge to democratic discourse and the sustainability of professional journalism.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Paul Glynn Culture reporter Getty Images Trust in the news has fallen to an all-time low globally - the lowest since annual reports by the Reuters Institute began more than a decade ago (2015).
The article summarizes findings from a reputable research institute without injecting subjective opinion.
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