Following news on social media boosts knowledge, belief accuracy and trust

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   • Readers affiliated with social media increased their platforms’ use and belief accuracy compared to non-aligned platforms.

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   • Readers increased their belief accuracy on social media compared to the past.

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   • More users joined political elites on social media than non-aligned platforms.

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Beyond accessing the articles, I can infer key points about social media’s role in spreading misinformation and its potential to amplify polarization.