60 Minutes Ratings Dip Amid AI Focus | Entertainment and Celebrity News
60 Minutes Ratings Dip Amid AI Focus | Entertainment and Celebrity News  
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Published On: Thu Sep 17 2026
Description: 60 Minutes season premiere saw a sharp ratings drop—7.94 million viewers, down nearly 20% from last year’s 10 million—but the show’s digital footprint is booming with over 116 million social views. Behind the numbers: new exec producer Nick Bilton reshaped the team, including parting ways with Scott Pelley, to modernize storytelling. While traditional ad revenue takes a hit, the show remains a top non-sports performer on Sunday nights. This season kicks off with AI as a central theme, as Bilton warns of a critical window to understand its human impact. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.aol.com/articles/60-minutes-steep-ratings-decline-165129000.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c8b272e1c227200a Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.