As artificial intelligence reshapes news, media double down on investigations and field reporting
As artificial intelligence reshapes news, media double down on investigations and field reporting
Publish Date: 2026-01-14 12:25:00
Source Domain: latamjournalismreview.org
- Newsrooms are re-evaluating content priorities in the age of artificial intelligence according to the Journalism and Technology Trends and Predictions 2026 report.
- The report, authored by Nic Newman from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford, highlights a shift to focus on content that is difficult for AI chatbots to replicate.
- Original investigations and on-the-ground reporting are deemed as the most important forms of content, scoring a net differential of plus 91 compared to other types.
- Contextual analysis and explanation are also emphasized as valuable content that stands out at plus 82 according to the survey of 280 media executives from 51 countries.
- The report advocates reframing the newsroom’s output to include more substantial and human-driven content as a way to compete in the AI era.
