Taylor Lorenz

The way people consume news and engage with politics is shifting fast, with social platforms—and the individuals on them—reshaping public understanding of critical issues. This two-part session explores how creators are stepping into a role once dominated by legacy media.First, Galen Stocking of Pew Research shares new data on why—and which—audiences are turning to creators for news. Then, a panel of influential creators unpacks the responsibilities and challenges of delivering accurate information in an era of algorithmic bubbles and viral misinformation, and how they’re using their platforms to drive civic engagement and public discourse.