Social Media Immerses Teens In Conspiracy Theories, Falsehoods


American teenagers are exposed to conspiracy theories on social media with “alarming frequency,” leading many to believe in misinformation, according to a study by the nonprofit News Literacy Project.

"As we head into the final stretch of an election season defined by the spread of information disorder, this survey demonstrates …


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