Social media overtakes traditional outlets as world's leading news source, Reuters Institute report finds
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Summary
A Reuters Institute report finds that in 2026, social media and video platforms have overtaken traditional outlets as the world's primary news source for the first time, with 54% of consumers using them. The shift, driven by younger audiences and AI tools, threatens traditional media business models and signals a fundamental change in how news is consumed globally.
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Social media and video network consumption is now ahead of other news sources as the most widely used source of news globally
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