[byzantinegene]

tiktok seems to be the primary medium by which Gen Alpha obtain their news and knowledge

[crazygringo]

No it's not. It's the primary medium by which they get their entertainment.

TikTok replaces YouTube and Tumblr before that. It's not like people are watching it instead of reading history books or the New Yorker.

And just because you use TikTok doesn't mean you don't check actual news headlines or listen to two-hour-long podcasts.

[113]

The younger generation absolutely use Tiktok search to find information.

[undeveloper]

Gen Z as well. Many well into their 20s heavily consume tiktok.

[loeg]

You probably mean Gen Z. Alpha's oldest members are 14-15. Middle schoolers have never been particularly well read.