According to the latest Reuters Institute report, social media and video platforms have overtaken traditional media as primary news sources for Americans. In the past week, 54% of respondents engaged with platforms like Facebook and TikTok, a significant rise from 27% in 2013. This trend is primarily driven by younger demographics, with many under 35 favoring social media. Over 20% of surveyed individuals reported interacting with podcaster Joe Rogan for news, while overall trust in news remains stable at around 40% across multiple countries.
The report indicates that for the first time, social media and video platforms have surpassed traditional media as the main sources of news for Americans.
Young people are notably shifting towards social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok, with 54% of those aged 18-24 preferring these sources for news.
More than one-fifth of US news consumers engaged with podcaster Joe Rogan, showcasing the influence of individual online personalities in the news landscape.
Despite the increase in social media news consumption, overall trust in news remains stable at about 40% across nearly 50 countries.
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