We live in a time of information, time that is shaped by technology, but thus we have a huge source of information that social media contributes to and is one of the tools through which we receive information. 2According to Edelman's trust barometer who argues: "Without a reliable source of leadership, people don't know where or from whom to get reliable information. The global infodemicist has increased distrust of all news sources to record lows, with the least confidence in social media (35%) and media owned (41%) while traditional media (53%) the largest drop in confidence to eight points globally." Topics crucial in a democratic society are present on all social networks, but people do not believe in their sources because they do not offer context. With the emergence of social networks and their growth, users' habits have also changed. The aim of this paper is to explore the attitudes and opinions of young people about social media and what impact they have on ourselves as people and the society in which we live, as well as their positive and negative sides. The theoretical framework of the emergence of social networks, their influence on the media and on the views and opinions of users of social platforms will be addressed. For the purposes of this paper, a survey ofonline questionnaires was conducted to examine the attitudes and opinions of young people on social networks. The survey found that most respondents think that social networks influence their attitudes of opinion and feel that they have an impact on changes in the world and their interpersonal relationships.