Social media is a major source of news for many Americans. According to Pew Research Center data, about two-thirds (67%) of Americans report that they get at least some of their news from social media platforms.

1. Facebook is the most popular social media platform for news consumption. Among U.S. adults who get news from social media, about half (52%) say they get news from Facebook. Other popular platforms for news consumption include YouTube (28%), Twitter (17%), and Instagram (14%).

2. Social media users are more likely to encounter news that aligns with their own views. Pew Research Center found that 64% of social media users say they see news that supports their own views at least some of the time, compared to 30% who say they see news that contradicts their views.

3. Social media can be a source of misinformation and fake news. About half of social media news consumers (51%) say they have encountered news that was completely made up, and 57% say they have encountered news that is misleading.

4. Despite concerns about misinformation, social media users are generally confident in their ability to spot fake news. Pew Research Center found that 58% of social media news consumers say they are very confident in their ability to recognize made-up news.

Overall, the Pew Research Center\’s findings highlight the complex relationship between social media and news consumption. While social media can be a valuable source of news for many Americans, it also poses challenges in terms of misinformation and filter bubbles. Efforts to promote media literacy and critical thinking skills are important in navigating the digital news landscape.