AI Sentiment Index
Tracking mainstream media coverage of AI — is the narrative driven by fear and caution, or excitement and optimism?
Article Breakdown
How this week's AI coverage was framed
This Week's Themes
Fear Themes
Excitement Themes
This Week's Insights
Insights unavailable this week.
Sample Headlines
Fear-Framed Coverage
Excitement-Framed Coverage
Methodology
The AI Sentiment Index tracks how mainstream media frames artificial intelligence each week:
Keyword Buckets
Fear keywords: AI risk, AI job loss, AI regulation, existential risk, AI dangers, deepfakes, AI replacing workers
Excitement keywords: AI breakthrough, AI benefits, AI productivity, AI innovation, AI opportunity, AI discovery
Classification
Each article is classified by AI as fear-framed, excitement-framed, or neutral based on overall tone and framing.
Index Score
The score (0-100) reflects the balance: 0 = all fear coverage, 50 = balanced, 100 = all excitement coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the score mean?
The score ranges from 0 (all fear-framed coverage) to 100 (all excitement-framed coverage). A score around 50 indicates balanced media coverage.
Is this tracking public opinion?
No. This tracks how media outlets frame AI stories, not what the public thinks. Media framing can influence public opinion over time, but they're not the same thing.
How often is this updated?
The index updates every Sunday with the previous week's news coverage analysis.
Why track AI sentiment?
Media narratives shape policy discussions, investment sentiment, and public understanding of AI. This index helps track shifts in how AI is being portrayed.
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Data updates weekly. Last update: August 2, 2026