TikTok overtakes Instagram as main source of news for young people (opens original article in a new tab)

Social media is becoming the main news source for Australians, with 56% getting news weekly from social platforms, while television remains at 57%.

• TikTok surpasses Instagram as the primary news source for young Australians
• Social media usage for news in Australia increased to 56% weekly
• Television remains the main news source for 57% of Australians
• Meta claims users do not primarily use its platforms for news