The study reveals that nearly one in five Americans obtain their news from ‘news influencers’ on social media, a trend particularly pronounced among younger users. However, this method of information acquisition raises a series of questions. The rapid spread of information on social media makes it difficult to discern the truth, and one might inadvertently become a disseminator of misinformation. In this situation, we cannot help but wonder: are these ‘news influencers’ genuinely providing valuable information to the public, or are they merely serving as ferrymen in the sea of information?
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