Pew Survey Reveals Social Media's Mixed Impact on News Consumption

Americans encounter news on social platforms, but trust and accuracy vary widely across different apps.

Half of Americans get news from social media, often unintentionally, with X being the most news-driven platform.
TikTok is perceived as the most reliable among social apps, despite concerns about its potential for disinformation.
A significant portion of social media users frequently encounter inaccurate news, especially on X and Facebook.
Pink slime websites, posing as neutral local news but often partisan, now outnumber daily newspapers in the U.S.
Politicians are increasingly using TikTok to engage voters, but most users prefer entertainment over political content.