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UK News Trust 30% as Social Media, AI Rise

6/16/2026

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Story summary
  • UK news trust fell to 30%, a five-point drop from last year.
  • Global trust is 37%—the lowest since 2015—with the Philippines down ten points and the United States at 25%.
  • Social media and video platforms lead news access, with 54% using them and 77% watching video weekly.
  • Ten percent of respondents use AI chatbots for news, 16% among under-35s, while only 20% trust the answers.