With news consumption down on both X and Facebook, TikTok has become one of the leading social media sources of news. Here’s what TikTok is doing — and not doing — to make the entertainment app a reliable space for information. Sarah Krichel, Tyee social media manager, reports. Published Aug. 27, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/27/Young-People-Turn-TikTok-News/

Young People Turn to TikTok for News. What Do They Get

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Young People Turn to TikTok for News. What Do They Get