A Pew Research Center survey reveals that Americans are diversifying their sources for breaking news. Only 36% of U.S. adults now turn to a preferred news organization first, down from 54% in 2018. Additionally, 28% use search engines and 19% rely on social media as their primary source. Older adults tend to favor traditional news outlets, while younger adults prefer social media. Only 1% of respondents indicated they turn to AI chatbots for breaking news information.
"When a breaking news event happens, 36% of U.S. adults say they typically turn first to their preferred news organization to get more information."
"The survey found that 36% of U.S. adults go first to a preferred news organization when seeking information about breaking news."
"In 2018, a majority of Americans, 54%, said they first turned to news organizations, indicating a significant shift in news consumption."
"The report highlights age differences, with older adults more likely to rely on traditional news outlets and younger adults more likely to use social media."
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