The Orrin G. Hatch Foundation hosted Shannon Bream, anchor of FOX News Sunday and Chief Legal Correspondent for FOX News Channel, for a discussion about the evolving role of journalism in the age of artificial intelligence and social media. The event, “Neutrality of the Press: Journalism in the Age of AI,” brought together Capitol Hill staff and members of the broader Washington policy community for a conversation on fairness and neutrality in journalism, the increasingly blurred line between news and opinion, and the opportunities and challenges that artificial intelligence poses for the news media and Americans alike.
“Americans have access to more information than at any point in history, yet it has become increasingly difficult to determine which information to trust,” said Matt Sandgren, Executive Director of the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation. “As artificial intelligence reshapes how we receive information, journalists committed to fairness, accuracy, and earning the public’s trust are more important than ever.”
Bream delivered remarks drawing on her experience covering some of the most consequential and contentious stories in Washington before joining Sandgren for a discussion on press neutrality, public trust, and the growing use of artificial intelligence in journalism.
The conversation also explored the principles journalists should preserve as technology continues to reshape the profession.
“It’s always a treat to take part in a conversation in Washington that’s actually aimed at making things better for everyday Americans,” said Shannon Bream, anchor of FOX News Sunday and Chief Legal Correspondent for FOX News Channel. “My goal as a journalist is to give viewers information and answers, and they should leave not knowing how I feel about an issue. It should never be about me.”
The Hatch Foundation has made artificial intelligence a central focus of its policy work. Its 2025 Hatch Center Policy Review, “AI at the Crossroads: Policy, Innovation, and the Public Interest,” examined the opportunities and policy challenges posed by rapidly advancing AI. This year’s Policy Review, “The Future of Creativity: Copyright, AI, and American Innovation,” will examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping copyright, creativity, and innovation.
