2026 News Trust Survey

Can you tell real news from AI-generated content in 2026? Share where you get your news, how much you trust it, and whether AI-powered misinformation has changed your media habits.

Where do you primarily get your news? (select all that apply)

Traditional news websites (NYT, BBC, Reuters)

Social media (X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook)

Newsletters (Substack, email digests)

Podcasts / audio news

YouTube or video platforms

AI assistants (ChatGPT, Perplexity)

TV news

How much do you trust the news you consume on a daily basis?

Very high trust — I verify rarely

Moderate trust — I check important stories

Low trust — I verify most things before believing

Very low trust — skeptical of almost everything

How often do you encounter AI-generated news or fabricated stories?

Daily — it's everywhere now

Several times a week

Occasionally

Rarely — I mostly use vetted sources

Can you reliably identify AI-generated news content?

Yes — I can usually spot it

Sometimes — the obvious fakes, not the subtle ones

Not really — it's gotten hard to tell

No — I can't distinguish reliably

Which news sources do you consider most trustworthy?

International wire services (Reuters, AP)

Public broadcasters (BBC, NPR, PBS)

Major newspapers (NYT, WSJ, Guardian)

Local / regional news

Independent journalists and newsletters

None — I don't fully trust any source

Has AI-generated content made you consume less news overall?

Yes — I've significantly cut back

Somewhat — I'm more selective now

No change

I actually consume more — easier to find summaries

How would you rate the overall reliability of news media in 2026?

Should AI-generated news content be labeled as such by law?

Definitely yes

Probably yes

Probably no

Definitely no

How often do you share news stories without verifying them first?

Never — I always verify

Rarely

Sometimes

Often — if it seems plausible I share it

What would help you feel more confident about the news you consume in 2026?

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