Canadian Publishing Industry News
24 November 2025,    
AI-generated deception in news worries Canadians: CJF report
 
 
The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) has released a new survey detailing concerns that Canadians have regarding the risks of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in news consumption. The survey, conducted by the Harris Poll Canada and shared by CJF, found that 88% of Canadians are deeply concerned about AI content in the news, with nearly 60% of Canadians aged 18 to 34 stating they see deceptive content on a daily or weekly basis.

 Fake news had the most impact when it comes to misleading information (56%), followed by clickbait (51%), deepfakes (44%), AI-manipulated content (43%), and political disinformation (40%). However, trust in traditional news remained strong, with 75% of respondents saying they have “some trust” in news media, and 30% stating they have “complete trust.” Only 27% of respondents trusted social-media platforms. More information: CJF website.

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