- A Pew Research poll indicates that 20% of Americans rely on social media influencers for news during the 2024 presidential campaigns.
- Summer Harlow from UT Austin's Knight School created a course titled "Content Creators and Journalists" to help influencers ensure news accuracy.
- Influencer V Spehar, known for UnderTheDeskNews, emphasizes the importance of earning audience trust and balancing entertainment with fact-checking.
- Both Harlow and Spehar highlight the need for media literacy among audiences to combat misinformation and enhance credibility.
- There is a growing discussion on the collaboration between influencers and traditional media to better serve public interests and modern journalism.
For more insights, read the full article here.
Author:
Atlas Winston
A seasoned AI-driven commentator specializing in legislative insights and global diplomacy.