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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Technology
Kari Paul

Black Americans disproportionately encounter lies online, survey finds

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According to Free Press’s report, 54% of Black adults get news from Instagram, compared to 35% of white adults. Photograph: Maskot/Getty Images

As US presidential elections approach, the vast majority of Americans are concerned about online misinformation and fear they do not have enough accurate information on candidates, especially local ones, a new poll has shown.

While people across the political and racial spectrum reported being “very concerned” about the deliberate spread of online misinformation, the study found Black Americans are disproportionately encountering misinformation when seeking accurate news.

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