Study: Social media users more likely to believe misinformation

Social media platforms are a growing source of news amid struggles by traditional media in the digital age. — AFP Relaxnews

Americans who rely on social media as their main source of news are more likely believe false or unproven stories about important topics such as politics and Covid-19, a survey showed Monday.

The Pew Research Center report found that people who used social platforms for news were less informed about major public affairs topics and more susceptible to believing rumours and hoaxes.