Report: In June, nearly 50% of press releases were written with AI

Pangram Labs reports that in June 2026, 48% of press releases published on PR Newswire contained AI-generated text. This figure represents a significant increase, effectively doubling the percentage of AI-written content compared to the previous year. The data highlights a growing trend in the use of artificial intelligence for corporate communications, as nearly half of the press releases on the platform now incorporate text generated by AI tools to deliver their messaging to the public.