The media landscape is constantly evolving, with shifts in trust and consumption patterns. A recent report by the Oxford Reuters institute highlights a slight decline in overall trust in the media among people in Hong Kong. Concurrently, some media outlets are increasingly focusing on the mainland market.

Despite this decline, the Reuters Institute of Journalism at Oxford University, UK, indicates that “Now news trust remains the highest.” this suggests a complex and nuanced relationship between the public and news providers.

Furthermore, emerging technologies are playing an increasingly significant role. The Reuters News Institute reports that “ChatGPT and other AI chat robots have become new news tools for young people aged 18 to 24 to use the highest proportion (19:38) – 20250617 – Hot Spots.” This indicates a growing reliance on AI-driven platforms for news consumption among younger demographics.

In the United States, a decline in the American TV audience has been observed, with “a lot of people’s news comes from social media.” This trend underscores the increasing importance of social media platforms as primary sources of news for many individuals.

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into news consumption is a rapidly developing trend. AI algorithms are now being used to curate news feeds, generate news summaries, and even produce original news content. This raises critically important questions about the future of journalism and the role of human editors.