BBC Academy Live presents Future Of News
Journalism, Media and Technology Trends and Predictions 2026
Watch again as Nic Newman, Senior Research Associate at the Reuters Institute, delivered his presentation on Friday 28th January 2026.
Confidence in the prospects for journalism is at an all-time low. Attacks (and legal threats) from politicians, uncertainty over AI, chatbots, low trust, and new competition from creators are some of the underlying reasons. Video formats are eating consumer attention.
How should the BBC and wider media respond to these trends? How can the BBC and wider media use AI in terms to maximise opportunities while minimising risks? Where are other publishers placing their bets?
Highlights of the news trends event
