A recent study by the News Literacy Project reveals that 84% of American teenagers view the news media negatively , describing it as "fake" and "biased." The study highlights a significant distrust among teens aged 13 to 18, with many believing that journalists often engage in unethical practices. According to the study, 80% of teens think journalists fail to report unbiased information, and nearly half feel that journalists do "more to harm democracy than to protect it."

The report also indicates that many teens are skeptical about the ethical standards of journalists. More than half of the surveyed teens believe that journalists frequently make up details , pay sources, or take images out of context. Only 30% of teens believe that journalists consistently confirm facts before report

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