Gen Zers may be known for their ‘wokeness’ and political engagement, but they’re largely rejecting traditional news sources. As the cult of influencers and celebs continues to dominate, many teens are turning to social media – and YouTube in particular – to get their daily news fix.

Snapchat has announced an array of features in its 2020 update, including a top news section and mental health space. With Gen Z turning to social media as their go-to resource for everything from news to wellness, apps like Snapchat are helping to keep users up-to-date and safe while they engage.

Young people are consuming the news in vastly different ways to generations before them, but news brands still don’t know how to speak to them. How can young people get the information they need to be informed citizens and is it time to rethink what news means for the next generation?

Dismissed as creepy at best and dangerous at worst, Snapchat’s Snap Map enables users to share their real-time locations. Although the feature was universally panned, it’s been instrumental in documenting social unrest and helping protesters organize without relying on media.