Newspapers are still the most credible news source, but readers prefer to receive news digitally, reports an AI-based research app
Newspapers are still the most credible news source, but readers prefer to receive news digitally, reports an AI-based research app
MUMBAI: 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Newspapers were rated as the most credible news source, not only for older but younger readers too, according to a study by Humanify, a technology-based research platform. Older aged respondents, gave higher scores to newspapers, citing concerns around fake news and conspiracy theories on internet and social media channels, while as many as half the younger readers, (aged less than 30 years), also favoured newspapers even over channels such as TV, social media and websites as sources of news.
While findings seem to underscore enduring trust in traditional media even in the digital age, the study which was conducted on Humanify's app, also showed high preference on receiving the news digitally. Of the total readers, 84.1% reporting a good preference for the digital format, also reflected by the older (>30 years) readers.
The top reason for preference of a digital delivery was convenience, with 93.2% scoring the digital format high on convenience. Top reasons for this were easy access to digital media, especially news consumption out of home and while commuting. Interestingly, there were also mentions around how a digital medium would be more sustainable and planet friendly than newspaper prints, reflecting an emerging concern for the planet and sustainable living.
