TikTok: the fourth digital platform for consuming news
TikTok is the fourth most-trafficked digital platform for news content, behind Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp. This app is more popular among younger users. According to the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2024, 18% of Mexican users use TikTok to consume news, a 3% increase compared to last year.
Despite that, Due to China's influence, there has been debate in the United States about possible restrictions and bans on the platform. One of the concerns that has arisen has been about the veracity of the content. The platform allows users to obtain information quickly and engagingly, but it is also prone to misinformation.
According to the study, TikTok is the most difficult platform to find reliable news. Therefore, journalism has been directly impacted by its growth. It also mentions that traditional media outlets have been forced to adapt strategies to include content for short-video platforms.
Despite that, Due to China's influence, there has been debate in the United States about possible restrictions and bans on the platform. One of the concerns that has arisen has been about the veracity of the content. The platform allows users to obtain information quickly and engagingly, but it is also prone to misinformation.
According to the study, TikTok is the most difficult platform to find reliable news. Therefore, journalism has been directly impacted by its growth. It also mentions that traditional media outlets have been forced to adapt strategies to include content for short-video platforms.
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- Karen Hernández
