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Topic 17: The Role of Social Media in Modern Journalism

How Social Media Has Transformed the World of News

In the past, news traveled through newspapers, radio, and television. Today, the landscape of journalism has been completely changed by social media. Platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram have become powerful tools for sharing information, often providing real-time news faster than traditional media.

This shift has created a new era where anyone with a smartphone can be a citizen journalist, but it also brings challenges like the spread of misinformation and the blurring lines between news and opinion. In this blog post, we will explore both the immense power and the serious drawbacks of social media's influence on how we get our news.