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News is moving to platforms—but trust is not following

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3 min read · 26 August 2026

The 2026 Digital News Report finds social media and video networks have overtaken news websites as the most widely used route to online news, while concerns about misinformation and trust continue to rise.

Summary

54% use social or video networks for online news
51% use news sites and apps
10% use AI chatbots for news
Creators are easier to understand but seen as less trustworthy

Sources (2)

reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/digital-news-report/2026/dnr-executive-summary
www.reuters.com/world/three-five-americans-favor-stronger-oversight-social-media-companies-2026-08-09

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