Mainstream media’s role in the digital age

They must actively serve as fact checkers to tackle mis/ disinformation.

The role of mainstream media is increasingly shared by a myriad of online platforms that are often accessed more frequently due to their easier availability, and more so in recent years as mobile phones and the internet permeate daily lives. One important concern that triggers a collective question is their utility, which cannot be argued from one aspect alone since they have both pros and cons. But what if informal online media continue to pervade human lives so much so that they distort science through mis/disinformation?