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Fake News Is Fooling Young People—and They Want It Stopped

Young people know there’s fake news and misinformation on social media, but don’t think they should have to weed it out themselves…  

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Young people are aware of misinformation and fake news, and most have fallen for a fake story
  • They view fake news as one of the biggest issues today
  • For young people, it’s social platforms that are most responsible for stopping the spread of misinformation
Let’s face it: cable TV news is, quite literally, old news for young people and social media is the central place for updates. YPulse has said before that young people use social media platforms for their news as it offers free, convenient, and video-heavy content, which aligns exactly with how they learn and remember information best. YPulse’s News Consumption and Trust report shows 56% of 13-39-year-olds rely on social platforms for news, with YouTube (62%), Facebook (50%), Instagram (45%), and TikTok (44%) ranking as their top sources. However, with recent reports of platforms scaling back on fact-checking and moderation, the...

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