Are influencers a trustworthy source of news?

Are influencers a trustworthy source of news?

Are influencers, a&nbsp, trustworthy&nbsp, alternatives to traditional journalists, as discussed today on The Stream?

Particularly Gen Z is turning to social media for news sources as opposed to traditional media outlets. This episode examines the growing importance of content creators as reliable information sources. It examines how organizations and governments are increasingly utilizing this trend as a&nbsp, a&nbsp, as a tool of soft power. Are audiences genuinely being informed or subtly influenced by what they read? What function does journalism still have in the changing media landscape?

Presenter: Stefanie Dekker

Source: Aljazeera

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