Australian journalism ‘sidelined’ in AI-generated news summaries on Copilot, research shows

A University of Sydney study found that Australian journalism is underrepresented in AI-generated news summaries produced by Microsoft Copilot. The research, conducted by Dr. Timothy Koskie, revealed that only about 20% of Copilot's responses to news prompts include links to Australian media sources. The AI platform disproportionately favors US and European media outlets. The study suggests this trend could lead to the creation of more news deserts, fewer independent voices, and threaten the financial stability of Australian journalism. The findings highlight concerns about the impact of AI on the visibility and viability of local news organizations.