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Global Survey Finds Rising Concern Social Media Harms Democracy

Original: Across the Globe, People Increasingly Say Social Media Is Harming Democracy

A new Pew Research Center survey reports that growing numbers of people worldwide believe social media is bad for democracy. The findings suggest public concern over misinformation, polarization and the platforms' political influence is rising across many countries. Commenters online are debating whether the sentiment reflects genuine harm or frustration with politics more broadly.

Why now: A newly released Pew global survey shows a notable increase in public concern about social media's effect on democracy.

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