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Two thirds of Americans get news on social media, but most expect the
news they find on social media to be largely inaccurate.
Pew research center: “News use across social media platforms 2018”
In fact, among those who consume news on social media, inaccuracy is
their top concern.
Pew research center: “News use across social media platforms 2018”
So why do they keep coming back?
They like the convenience and social interaction aspects even if they feel
they haven’t necessarily improved understanding of current events.
Americans believe the news media have an important role in democracy
but that the news media is failing to fulfill that role.
⅔ o
f Americans feel that ...
● news organizations are being too sensational in order to attract
readers.
● there is too much bias in the reporting of news stories that are
supposed to be objective.
● the news media does not do a good job of separating fact from
opinion.
With the increase in information available today, most Americans find it
harder to be well-informed rather than easier.
Gallup/Knight: “American views: trust, media and democracy”, 2018
Gallup/Knight: “American views: trust, media and democracy”, 2018
Americans find news aggregator sites to be particularly problematic. Most
consider the story selection methods to be a major problem for our
democracy, and don’t think they provide accurate and balanced news.
Gallup/Knight: “American views: trust, media and democracy”, 2018
What do Americans think should be done?
Most don’t want government to step in, and instead see it as the
responsibility of tech companies.
Pew research center: “Americans Favor Protecting Information Freedoms Over Government Steps to Restrict False News Online”,
2018