There's been a sharp decline in the numbers taking a strong interest in the news in recent years.
The report suggests people avoid some stories like the war in Ukraine as they switch off depressing newsThe number of people taking a strong interest in the news has dropped by around a quarter in the last six years, a global study suggests.
The Digital News Report 2023 also concluded that traditional TV and print news media are continuing to decline, while "online consumers are accessing news less frequently than in the past and are also becoming less interested". In the UK, 41% of 18 to 24-year-olds say social media is their main source of news , up from 18% in 2015.
However, it is not necessarily news from traditional news providers. TikTok users are more likely to get news on the platform from celebrities, influencers or ordinary creators than mainstream news outlets or journalists.
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