Have you heard of Rumble, Parler, or Telegram? 6% of U.S. adults get news from these platforms instead of using the bigger ones such as Twitter, Facebook, or YouTube. Those that regularly read news on such platforms have, in their minds, gained a better understanding of current events while basing themselves on the absolutism of free speech and not censorship. This includes offensive content and fake news, which is detrimental as the majority expect that most of the content there is true despite the lack of regulation of information. Whether their claims are true is highly debated… Read full article here
Research
Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
