We’re exploring how Generative AI (tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or image creators) might play a role in enhancing your experience with the news. By Generative AI, we mean tools that can create text, images, or other content based on prompts.
This very short survey will help us understand how familiar you are with Generative AI, how you’re using it, and what feels useful (or concerning) when it comes to news. To be clear: Generative AI would never replace our journalists - but it may support their work and make the news more useful for you.
1.
How familiar are you with Generative AI (e.g. ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.)?
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
I’ve heard of it, but don’t know much about it
Not familiar at all
2.
Which statement comes closest to your view of Generative AI in everyday life?
I fully accept AI as part of everyday life
I mostly accept it, with some reservations
I feel neutral about it
I’m somewhat resistant to it
I do not accept it at all
I don't know enough to say
3.
How often do you use Generative AI tools?
Every day
A few times a week
A few times a month
Rarely
Never
4.
What kinds of things have you used Generative AI for? (Select all that apply)
Work or school tasks
Creative projects (writing, art, music, etc.)
Everyday help (reminders, directions, recipes, etc.)
Finding or summarizing news/information
Entertainment
Other (please specify)
I haven't used AI
5.
When it comes to news, which statement comes closest to your view of Generative AI being used in these ways?
I fully accept AI being used this way
I mostly accept it, with some reservations
I feel neutral about it
I'm somewhat resistant to it
I do not accept it at all
I don't know enough to say
Summarizing long articles
I fully accept AI being used this way
I mostly accept it, with some reservations
I feel neutral about it
I'm somewhat resistant to it
I do not accept it at all
I don't know enough to say
Suggesting stories you might be interested in
I fully accept AI being used this way
I mostly accept it, with some reservations
I feel neutral about it
I'm somewhat resistant to it
I do not accept it at all
I don't know enough to say
Double-checking facts or adding context
I fully accept AI being used this way
I mostly accept it, with some reservations
I feel neutral about it
I'm somewhat resistant to it
I do not accept it at all
I don't know enough to say
Helping journalists with research (not replacing them)
I fully accept AI being used this way
I mostly accept it, with some reservations
I feel neutral about it
I'm somewhat resistant to it
I do not accept it at all
I don't know enough to say
Writing full articles without a human involved
I fully accept AI being used this way
I mostly accept it, with some reservations
I feel neutral about it
I'm somewhat resistant to it
I do not accept it at all
I don't know enough to say
6.
Use the space below to share any concerns you have about Generative AI being used in journalism. [Optional}
7.
What is your age?
Under 18
18-24
25-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-64
65+
Prefer not to answer
8.
Are you…
Female
Male
Non-binary
Prefer to self-identify
Prefer not to answer
Thank you for your time today!
