The Rhetoric Way Tik Tok Delivers their News
- michelle garcia224
- Jul 18, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
by: Michelle Garcia
Approximately 30% of American adults report receiving news exclusively from TikTok.
The article "I got all my news from TikTok for a week. " demonstrates her desperation for clear, trustworthy information supported by easily verifiable sources. Although some Tik Tokers directed her to stories she may not have encountered otherwise, and others shared their personal experiences to provide context, many seemed to be seeking viral attention by using exaggerated language and presenting alternative facts. "Between the two forms of Newsy TikTok, I began to experience the Twitter effect of finding out the news while simultaneously finding out what people are saying about the news. " AI technology has advanced significantly in our generation, making it increasingly difficult to discern what is real and what is not. This poses a potential danger when engaging with social media and consuming news, as the truth is often obscured.
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