A student researching social media has taken the following notes:

• Social media connects over 4.5 billion users worldwide • Platforms enable instant communication and information sharing • Concerns include misinformation, privacy, and mental health impacts • Social media has transformed political organizing and activism • Companies use platforms for marketing and customer engagement

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The student wants to present social media's societal impact objectively. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes?

A

Social media connects over 4.5 billion users worldwide for instant communication.

B

Companies increasingly use social media platforms for marketing and customer engagement.

C

Social media has transformed society—enabling global connection and activism while raising concerns about misinformation and mental health.

D

Privacy concerns have grown as social media platforms collect vast amounts of user data.

Correct Answer: C

Choice C. Presents both benefits (connection, activism) and concerns (misinformation, mental health).