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Americans now use social media as their primary news source, research shows


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The article from Mashable discusses a study by the Pew Research Center revealing that a significant portion of U.S. adults, about 53%, frequently or sometimes get their news from social media, with the figure rising to 68% among those under 50. The study highlights that while social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter are popular news sources, the quality and reliability of news consumed through these channels are often questioned. Notably, the article points out that despite the convenience and widespread use of social media for news, many users express concerns over the accuracy of the information they encounter, with only 26% of respondents feeling very confident in their ability to discern factual news from opinions or misinformation on these platforms.

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