Ofcom reports that around one in five people in the UK use artificial intelligence to stay informed about current affairs. The figure is presented as part of the regulator’s 2026 news research.
The outlets describe the finding as part of a broader picture of how audiences access news online. Alongside the share using AI, Press Gazette notes that online intermediaries play a dominant role in delivering UK news. Sky News focuses more directly on the overall prevalence of AI use for news consumption, while Press Gazette adds context about the wider distribution mechanisms for news in the digital environment.
Together, the coverage indicates that AI is becoming a more common tool for finding or processing news, as Ofcom examines the evolving role of intermediaries and technology in media access. Both accounts attribute the statistics to Ofcom’s 2026 news report.
