Why More and More People Are Getting Their News From Social Media

Why more and more people are getting their news from social media

For the first time, more Americans are getting their news from social media than from television, and the gap is closing in France and the UK. These findings and more came out of the 2025 Digital News Report by Oxford's Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. In FRANCE 24's media show Scoop, we talk to journalist Sophia Smith Galer about why the change is occurring; how more and more journalists want to become content creators themselves;…

Australians believe influencers peddle misinformation. So why are they so popular?

Research on news consumption from the University of Canberra and Reuters shows  Australians are increasingly turning to social media platforms such as TikTok for their news. Despite that shift, more than 57 per cent of respondents to the research survey say online influencers are a leading concern when it comes to misinformation.

When TikTok Becomes the Doctor's Office

Social media, especially TikTok, is shaping modern patient education, with influencers spreading misinformation about health conditions. Doctors are battling this by creating evidence-based content, but patients often trust unqualified voices. This article explores the impact of social media on healthcare, how misinformation spreads, and what medical professionals can do to rebuild trust and provide accurate information.