"First off, in terms of social media news sources, Facebook and YouTube still lead the way, though both TikTok and Instagram are steadily rising as news sources. As you can see in these charts, 38% of U.S. adults regularly get news updates from Facebook, followed by YouTube (36%) then TikTok (20%) and Instagram (20%). X's value as a news source has declined in recent years, following Elon Musk's takeover of the platform formerly known as Twitter, while Threads is making its debut appearance."
"It's interesting, and somewhat concerning to see that Facebook remains a key news outlet, especially given its more recent shift away from third party fact-checking, with crowd-sourced Community Notes failing to provide the same levels of protection from misinformation in social apps. Facebook is also increasingly being filled with AI-generated garbage, and with so many people relying on the platform for news content, it does seem like there are various vectors for misinformation and misleading reports, which could skew broader understanding."
Pew Research shows growing reliance on social media for news among U.S. adults. Facebook (38%) and YouTube (36%) top the list, while TikTok and Instagram each reach about 20% of adults regularly getting news. X's value as a news source declined after Elon Musk's takeover, and Threads appears for the first time. Facebook has shifted away from third-party fact-checking, and crowd-sourced Community Notes do not provide equivalent protection from misinformation. Facebook increasingly contains AI-generated content. Heavy reliance on popular social platforms creates multiple vectors for misinformation and can skew public understanding of key issues.
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