How Americans Get News on TikTok, X, Facebook and Instagram
X is still more of a news destination than these other platforms, but the vast majority of users on all four see news-related content.
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X is still more of a news destination than these other platforms, but the vast majority of users on all four see news-related content.
X stands out as a place people go to keep up with politics. Still, some users see political posts on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram, too.
In preelection tweets about the U.S., lawmakers abroad focused on how the election will affect bilateral ties and trade.
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Although most national officials use the platform, their posts receive only a small number of likes and retweets.
Stories from experts about the impact of digital life, from @pewresearch and @ImagineInternet.
Many who use social media say they regularly see false or misleading content, but also view these platforms as offering new avenues for political engagement.
Predictions from experts about the future of well-being in a tech-saturated world, from @pewresearch and @ImagineInternet.
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An estimated two-thirds of tweeted links to popular websites are posted by automated accounts – not human beings.
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