Do you trust social media for world news? Why or why not?

[redvelvetjoy]

Hey everyone,
I’ve noticed that a lot of breaking news first pops up on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) or TikTok before traditional outlets pick it up. It’s fast, but I sometimes wonder how reliable it all is. Do you trust social media for world news, or do you stick to more traditional sources? If you do use it, how do you verify what’s real?

 

[Loppy]

Hey everyone,
I’ve noticed that a lot of breaking news first pops up on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) or TikTok before traditional outlets pick it up. It’s fast, but I sometimes wonder how reliable it all is. Do you trust social media for world news, or do you stick to more traditional sources? If you do use it, how do you verify what’s real?

Totally feel you on this—social media's like the wild west for news; I check multiple sources or trusted accounts to filter the noise, but gotta admit, it’s a rollercoaster of speed vs trust these days!

 

[jhope98]

I think social media can be great for quick updates, though verifying from reliable sources is a must.