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Social media now main source of news in US, research suggests

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The article from Yahoo News discusses a study by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, revealing that social media has surpassed traditional news websites and apps as the primary source of news for people aged 18-24. The study, which surveyed over 93,000 individuals across 46 countries, found that 39% of young adults in this age group primarily use social media for news, compared to 34% who use news websites or apps. This trend is attributed to the influence of platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, which are popular among younger demographics. The article also notes that this shift poses challenges for traditional news organizations in reaching younger audiences and maintaining revenue streams, as social media platforms often do not compensate news providers for the content shared on their sites.

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