Clinton Warns of Social Media's Impact on Historical Knowledge

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warns of a generational issue: young peoples reliance on social media for Middle East conflict information, particularly TikTok, is causing a significant challenge in understanding complex events. She highlights the battle for the historical narrative being lost due to algorithms and lack of historical knowledge, leading to susceptibility to misinformation and manipulation. Clinton emphasizes the urgency to reflect on this situation, as social media companies shape beliefs and undermine trust within the country, with more than half of young Americans getting news from these platforms. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.