How Social Media has Changed the News
- zprasla2
- Jul 19, 2024
- 1 min read
In the age of "fake news," social media has replaced the modern media as the popular news source. With over 2.4 billion users, 64.5% get breaking news from platforms like Facebook and Twitter. A survey found 50% of users hear news on social media before traditional outlets, leading to a 57% increase in news site traffic from social media. However, people tend to skim headlines and short clips, with average engagement lasting merely seconds. Social media algorithms and colleagues lead up to the news we see, often promoting sensational or fake news. This quick news cycle and spread of misinformation highlight the importance of checking validity and not relying heavily on headlines. [1 image, 1 links, 1 quotation, 112 words].
