About 20% of Americans, especially younger adults, get news from social media influencers, a Pew study finds.

About 20% of Americans get their news from social media influencers, with younger adults being more likely to do so, according to a Pew Research Center survey. The study found that both Republicans and Democrats have similar rates of news consumption from influencers, though White Americans are less likely to use them as a source. The content from influencers is seen as different from traditional news and helpful in understanding current events.

November 18, 2024
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