Online Readers Trust Wikipedia More Than Major News Outlets
A recent survey reveals that Wikipedia is the most trusted source of information online.
Polarization is a growing concern in the social media landscape. As more activities find a home online, even online dating may have political impact. A common-knowledge resource like Wikipedia may be able to help, but do people trust these resources?
According to data from research company YouGov.co.uk, 64 percent of Britons surveyed trust Wikipedia editors to tell the truth, either “a great deal” or “a fair amount.” Only 61 percent of respondents trusted BBC News journalists to the same degree.
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