Traditional news sources being replaced with social media platforms

Traditional news sources being replaced with social media platforms

Each day, more teenagers are turning to social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram to stay informed about current events. Instead of relying on traditional news sources like television broadcasts or newspapers, many teens now get their news through short videos and social media posts covering breaking news, politics, entertainment, and global events. While these platforms make news more accessible than ever, they also raise concerns abo…

A fifth of epilepsy social media videos contain false information, study finds - Epilepsy Action

A fifth of social media videos about epilepsy across TikTok, YouTube and Instagram contain wrong information showing the need for trusted sources.