Galen Stocking from Pew Research noted that 65% of users felt news influencers help them understand the world better, highlighting their significant role in news consumption.
Democratic strategist Basil Smikle emphasized that the convenience of getting information via social media can become a habit, which poses a risk for misinformation spread.
Smikle further pointed out the challenges of verifying original news sources on social media, as algorithms prominently display repeated information without care for its reliability.
The study found about 40% of adults under 30 rely on independent social media figures for news, indicating a significant trend toward non-traditional sources.
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