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
The student wants to present social media's societal impact objectively. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes?
Social media connects over 4.5 billion users worldwide for instant communication.
Companies increasingly use social media platforms for marketing and customer engagement.
Social media has transformed society—enabling global connection and activism while raising concerns about misinformation and mental health.
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).