The chart illustrates the percentage of people using different media to access news in 2013, 2015, and 2017. Four types of media are compared: television, newspapers, radio, and the internet.

The chart illustrates the percentage of people using different media to access news in 2013, 2015, and 2017. Four types of media are compared: television, newspapers, radio, and the internet.
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Overall
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, the data shows a clear shift from traditional media to online platforms over the years. Television was the dominant source in 2013, with about 80% of people using it.
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, its usage declined gradually, falling to just under 70% by 2017.
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, newspaper readership experienced a sharp decline, dropping from roughly 40% in 2013 to under 20% by 2017.
In contrast
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, internet usage grew dramatically over the period. Starting at around 40% in 2013, it surged to nearly 80% in 2017, making it the most popular medium. Radio remained the least popular source throughout, fluctuating slightly but maintaining a usage rate of around 30%. In summary,
while
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traditional media like television and newspapers lost popularity, the internet gained significant traction, reflecting changing preferences in news consumption.
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