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79%
of journalists are concerned about the impacts of AI on the quality of journalism.
80%
of journalists are driven by informing the public to cover stories in 2023.
43%
of journalists noted that money was their greatest challenge in 2023.
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44%
of survey respondents have experienced abuse or harassment because of their profession and work in the media.
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31%
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