So, Gen Z Is Getting Their News from ChatGPT Now?!

Yep, you read that right.

Buried in this year’s Digital News Report was a wild stat: almost 15% of Gen Z is getting their news from AI tools like ChatGPT.

Not news about AI — actual news, from AI.

It didn’t make big waves until a recent AFP article pointed it out, but honestly? This feels like a major moment. Because it means something big: young people are treating tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude as go-to explainers. Instead of searching Google or clicking through ten articles, they’re just typing in questions like:
👉 “What’s going on in Gaza?”
👉 “Why did the Fed pause interest rate hikes?”
…and getting straight answers.

Here’s why that matters: if Gen Z trusts AI to explain world events, it won’t be long before they trust it with more personal stuff. Like — legal advice.

Think about it. If someone gets rear-ended by an uninsured driver, they’re not heading to Google to dig through law firm websites. They’re opening their AI app and asking:
👉 “What do I do if I get hit and the other driver doesn’t have insurance in Florida?”

That’s not just a casual question — it’s the start of their search for help.

And if the AI gives a clear, helpful answer? Boom. That’s trust. That’s loyalty. That’s a lead.

Suddenly, the chatbot isn’t just explaining — it’s connecting people to lawyers, doctors, financial advisors. It becomes the new front door to professional services. And the firms that don’t show up in those AI responses? They’re basically invisible.

Some law firms are already adapting — building custom GPTs, training AI on their FAQs, and working to get “AI-readable.” Because here’s the deal: this isn’t sci-fi. This is happening now.

And it’s not just about law. We’re entering the era of vertical-specific AI copilots — AI tools built just for healthcare, legal, finance — trained to help real people make real decisions.

AI isn’t here to take your lawyer’s job.
It’s here to take your client’s attention.
And in the digital world, attention is everything.

Read More: https://news.crunchbase.com/ai/legal-healthcare-fintech-llms-solomon-amplify/