6.13b What are the most significant and evolving barriers to building sustainable business models for news publishers in the UK, and what specific policy interventions, regulatory reforms, and industry-led innovations are most effective in mitigating these barriers and fostering long-term sustainability for the sector?

Background

These questions aim to aid DCMS’s understanding of how generative AI and AI-enabled search functions are affecting news consumption trends, public trust in news, and the financial sustainability of the press sector.

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