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Indeed, in the four countries CNTI surveyed, most people recognize technology as an essential tool for keeping informedand are generally positive about many ways technology aids their access to and consumption of news. They are also generally OK with journalists using technology to help them do their work \u2014 with greater caution expressed over uses of AI and image editing in the U.S. and Australia. In both countries, roughly half or more say they are uncomfortable with technology-based image editing in journalism \u2014 and more people feel negatively than positively about AI\u2019s impact on journalists\u2019 ability to report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Overall, people across all four countries describe digital technology as important for keeping them informed about issues and events. More than 80% of Brazilians and South Africans describe digital technology as very important, as do approximately 70% of Australians and approximately 60% of Americans. At least 90% in each country describe technologies as at least somewhat important.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n