U.S. Turns To Social Media For News - But Fears Of Misinformation Rise
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Traditional news media are losing influence in the U.S., with, for the first time, most people accessing news via social media and video networks.
However, according to a new report from the Reuters Institute, this is fueling misinformation, with more than half of people telling the researchers that they're concerned about their ability to tell what is true from what is false when it comes to online news.
Online influencers and personalities are seen as the biggest threat worldwide, along with national politicians, both cited by 47%.
Read the Reuters Institute 2025 Digital News Report
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