Media and Freedom of Expression

SUMMARY

Although the rise of social media in recent years has established it as a news source, television remains the most trusted source of news. Even as social media usage increases, the proportion of people who do not post on social media is growing. A large segment of the public still fears that they cannot protect their private lives and privacy online.

This section examines current perceptions and attitudes regarding media and freedom of expression:

• Which TV channels have you been watching in the last month?
  
• Which one do you trust the most as a news source?
  
• What have you done on social media in the last week?
  
• Verification using a Turkish ID number should be required when accessing social media content online.
  
• The state should guarantee freedom of expression online.
  
• I am afraid that I will not be able to protect my private life and privacy online.
  
• I believe that artificial intelligence does more harm than good to society.