Report Finds That X Remains a Key News Source for Many
Briefly

Elon Musk's takeover of X in 2022 has attracted a larger right-leaning audience, particularly young men, while some progressive users have decreased their activity. The platform's influence appears to be growing, with a poll indicating that 23% of adults now use it for news, marking an 8-point increase from the previous year. Despite competing networks like Threads and Bluesky having minimal global impact, TikTok is experiencing significant growth for news usage, especially in Thailand, while trust in Facebook and TikTok appears lower in certain areas, notably Africa.
"Since Elon Musk took over the network in 2022 many more right-leaning people, notably young men, have flocked to the network, while some progressive audiences have left or are using it less frequently."
"Our poll, which was conducted in the weeks after the inauguration, showed that the use of X for news was 8 points higher than the previous year, reaching almost a quarter (23%) of the adult population."
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