Three years after generative artificial intelligence (AI) threatened to become a major disruptor to the journalism industry, this report finds it remains neither its saviour nor its downfall. The report examines key global developments in generative AI, its ongoing impact on public interest journalism, and the views of Australian newsrooms towards using it.

A widescale investigation of the attitudes towards generative artificial intelligence (AI) in news production and steps being undertaken by Australian newsrooms to prepare for its possible deployment. The results indicate that newsrooms are experimenting cautiously with the technology. However, editors are attuned to the downside if accuracy, authenticity and bias are not adequately dealt with.

This report seeks to provide definitions that explain the nuances of a 'polluted information space', because precise language is crucial to help us understand the problems we are facing, particularly as technology and social media evolve.