How Social Media is Redefining the Way We Consume News in 2025

Algorithms have fundamentally changed how users encounter news content. Rather than relying on editorial judgment or journalistic standards to determine what stories reach the public, algorithms now prioritize content based on user behavior, engagement metrics, and platform-specific goals. Social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Threads use machine learning models to deliver news based on a user’s past interactions, likes, shares, and even the amount of time...