Americans prefer news outlets to social media for several types of news information

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February 6, 2024

Many Americans find value in getting news on social media, but concerns about inaccuracy have risen

Americans prefer news outlets to social media for several types of news information

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Americans prefer news outlets to social media for several types of news information

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Many Americans find value in getting news on social media, but concerns about inaccuracy have risen
Social media news consumers like the convenience and speed of getting news there most
Increased share of Americans who get news from social media say inaccuracy is what they dislike most

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