The release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in 2023 spurred a race by big tech companies to create more sophisticated and useful large language models and artificial intelligence tools. The news media has documented the technology race and its implications for society. Reports mostly focus on AI’s impact on jobs and the economy, but journalists have also reported on other interesting aspects like privacy, intellectual property, and even mental health implications for those who are using the tool for companionship. Overall, television news coverage of AI mostly balances the excitement and hype surrounding use of the technology with the need for oversight and regulation.
The following list of news segments from the Television News Archive, offer insight into news coverage of artificial intelligence from 2023 to 2025:
“Artificial Intelligence / ChatGPT / Legal Concerns.” Special Report with Bret Baier. Fox News Channel. January 26, 2023.
“Microsoft / ChatGPT web search.” CBS Evening News. CBS News. February 7, 2023.
“Tech leaders call for AI pause.” CBS Evening News. CBS News. March 29, 2023.
“China Requires AI Providers to Support Communist System.” Special Report with Bret Baier. Fox News Channel. August 16, 2023.
“NVIDIA Hits $2 Trillion Market Value.” NBC Nightly News. NBC News. February 23, 2024.
“Tech companies advance AI oversight.” The Beat with Ari Melber. MSNBC. November 26, 2024.
“Debating AI Regulation in US.” Special Report with Bret Baier. Fox News Channel. November 29, 2024.
“Biden signs order for AI energy.”Special Report with Bret Baier. Fox News Channel. January 14, 2025.
“Rise of AI Companions: Privacy Concerns.” NBC Nightly News. NBC News. March 6, 2025.