Gen Z is increasingly using social media for news. What does this say about the current news environment?

A Pew Research study found that about half of U.S. adults get news from social media at least sometimes, with those aged 18-29 being more regular consumers on platforms like Instagram or TikTok. While experts note that this process creates a democratized information system and easy access to perspectives, they also warn that the less controlled environment makes distinguishing truth from falsehood difficult.