Vidostream | News, sport and opinion from the Vidostream's US Edition

https://vidostream.com

Social Media Platforms Are Done With News, But Gen Z Still Treats Them as a Go-To Source

Data analysis reveals growing trust in information found on social media among young people, even as tech companies roll back moderation.
Dylan PagePhoto: Getty Images

Dylan PagePhoto: Getty Images

In democracies, big election years such as this provide ­convenient moments to assess the health of the Fourth Estate. News flash: Much of the industry is in upheaval. As public trust and consumption of mainstream outlets decline, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube have become the new juggernauts.

Young people in particular are tuning in to influencers and peers for current affairs. Creators Dylan Page, aka News Daddy, and V Spehar, of UnderTheDeskNews, draw 10.4 million and 3 million followers on TikTok, respectively. The New York Times: 595,600.

Read More (...)
 

Author: Laura Bliss and Minh-Anh Nguyen

Source: Bloomberg

We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our Cookie Policy.
You did not use the site, Click here to remain logged. Timeout: 60 second