Social media dominates news, trust falls globally

Timeline

1. 2 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   US Higher Education Confidence Falls Sharply, UK College Graduates Report Higher Preparedness

   U.S. confidence in higher education fell to 42% by 2025, especially among Republicans, while 69% of UK college graduates feel prepared versus 50% of university grads.

2. 11 days ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Gallup poll shows U.S. institutions face record low confidence, military stands out

   Gallup poll shows U.S. confidence in institutions at record lows, with the military at 61% confidence and Congress at 9%, while trust in higher education and tech companies also declines.

3. 17 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

   Media Industry Adapts to Digital Audience Shifts

   Journalism is shifting to multi‑format, mobile‑first delivery with greater transparency and new revenue models, while news outlets expand globally with interactive, multilingual platforms.

4. 18 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   US Higher Education Confidence Continues to Slip

   Gallup reports U.S. confidence in higher education fell to 38% in 2026, citing political bias and cost, while a Public Agenda study shows young men view colleges as biased and a questionable investment.

5. 23 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Gallup Poll Shows Falling Public Confidence in U.S. Institutions

   Gallup polls show U.S. confidence in higher education dropping to 38% and media confidence at historic lows (TV news 14%, newspapers 17%) amid bipartisan distrust.

6. 25 days ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Chile public trust in government drops to historic low

   Chile’s confidence in the State fell to 25.7% in a 2025 OECD survey, with low trust in institutions and 65% of citizens unaffiliated with any party.

7. about 1 month ago

   [CULTURE] 5 sources

   Canadian study shows younger adults consider influencer posts news

   A 2026 Canadian survey of 1,520 people finds 18‑34‑year‑olds rate influencer posts as news (5‑6/10) versus 3‑4/10 for over‑55s; news content on platforms has dropped since 2023 bans, fragmenting access.

8. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Greece sees sharp drop in public trust, OECD report shows

   OECD data shows Greek trust in government fell to 24 % (2025) from 32 % (2023), with declines across parties, parliament, police and media, while the armed forces stay at 63 % confidence.

9. about 1 month ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Reuters Report Finds Social Media Surpasses Traditional Journalism

   Reuters’ 2026 Digital News Report finds social media now outscores traditional news for information, while journalist‑run newsletters on Substack grow, earning about $40 M annually.

10. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    US Media Trust Gap Spurs Calls for Stronger Crisis Verification

    Americans increasingly view TV news as the most trustworthy source, while journalists are urged to adopt rigorous verification methods to combat AI‑driven misinformation.

11. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Digital platforms reshape media consumption as social media overtakes news and FAST streaming expands

    A Reuters Institute study finds social media and video platforms now lead global news consumption, surpassing TV and print, while FAST streaming gains traction as a free ad‑supported alternative.

12. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Reuters Institute Report Shows Global Decline in Trust in Traditional Media

    A global Reuters Institute survey shows trust in news falling to 37 % as social media becomes the main source for most, especially young adults, while confidence in AI‑generated news stays low.

13. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Argentina and Colombia confront surge of misinformation and fake news

    Experts in Argentina and Colombia warn that misinformation—exemplified by false reports about Lionel Messi's father—spreads faster via AI and social media, urging better journalistic standards, digital literacy

14. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Greek Media Trust Plummets to Record Low in 2026 Reuters Report

    A Reuters Institute survey finds Greek trust in media fell to 18%, the lowest in 11 years, while local newspapers remain the most trusted at 54%.

15. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Social media eclipses traditional outlets as leading global news source

    Global studies show social media has become the top news source, with 54% of users turning to platforms weekly, overtaking TV and news sites.

16. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    University of Navarra study finds regional media most trusted in Spain

    University of Navarra research shows Spain’s regional and local news are viewed as most reliable, despite rising worries over online misinformation.

17. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Social media overtakes traditional outlets as leading global news source

    A Reuters Institute survey shows social media now leads global news consumption, while Slovakia’s restructured public broadcaster faces falling viewership and trust.

18. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Digital News Report highlights media trust and audience reach in Spain and Argentina

    The Digital News Report 2026 finds 74 % of Spaniards distrust online news, but RTVE earns 52 % trust, while Argentina’s TN leads multiplatform reach at 36 % and holds 55 % trust amid a national credibility low.

19. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Netherlands sees falling news interest and low trust in social‑media news

    Dutch news interest fell from 61 % (2018) to 45 % (2026). Youth now rely on social media (33 %) and news influencers; only 12 % trust social‑media news, while traditional outlets like NOS remain most trusted.

20. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Social Media and Video Platforms Overtake Traditional Media as Global News Source

    The Reuters Institute’s 2026 Digital News Report finds social media and video platforms now the top global news source, reaching 54 % of respondents (56 % including AI chatbots), overtaking TV and news sites,

21. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    German consumers prioritize trust in brands and news

    German consumers value trust highly, willing to pay more for credible brands and still trust news overall, even as social media use for news grows.

22. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Argentina's news consumption shifts as trust hits historic lows and digital platforms dominate

    Argentina's media study shows record low news trust (26%), declining traditional outlets, and growth of digital platforms like Infobae, Meta, YouTube and native services.

23. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    German News Trust Remains Steady Amid Growing Social Media Use

    A 2026 Reuters Institute report shows German news trust steady at 46 %, despite rising social‑media news use, which remains low‑trust compared with search engines and traditional outlets.

24. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Global Shift to Social Media as Leading News Source

    A Reuters Institute report shows social media and video now lead global news consumption (54 %), surpassing TV, with AI tools raising it to 56 %; trust hits 37 % and ad revenue shifts to tech giants, straining

25. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Social Media Overtake Traditional Media for News in Canada and Globally

    Canada’s Digital News Report finds 53% now get news from social media, overtaking TV, while a global study shows platforms surpass traditional media worldwide.

26. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Global Decline in Trust and Audiences for Traditional News Media

    Legacy news outlets face a global trust crisis as audiences move to social media and video platforms, cutting website use and ad revenue, while experts warn about regulatory risks and call for greater newsroom