Teens embrace social media and influencers for news but remain skeptical
A new study found that 57% of US teenagers get news from social media daily, compared to 36% of adults, and are more likely to turn to influencers and AI chatbots for information. However, many teens remain skeptical about the credibility of these sources.
A national study by the Media Insight Project found that US teenagers are more likely to get news from nontraditional sources like social media and influencers. 57% of teens ages 13-17 get news from social media daily, compared to 36% of adults. Teens are also more likely to use search engines and AI chatbots for news, with 4 in 10 getting news daily from search and 2 in 10 from AI chatbots. Despite this, many teens are skeptical about the credibility of these sources, with only 11% having high confidence in AI's output and 12% in information from influencers. The study suggests a generational shift in how people seek out information, with younger audiences building relationships with independent content creators they trust. Traditional national and local outlets remain trusted sources, but the way people consume news is changing.
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