PBS News Hour

Social media's role in fueling extremism and misinformation

Half of U.S. adults say they sometimes get their news from social media. However, almost two-thirds of adults say they view social media as a bad thing for democracy. This raises the question of what responsibility social media companies bear for our increasingly divided political climate. Judy Woodruff explores that more for her ongoing series, America at a Crossroads.

Social media's role in fueling extremism and misinformation

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