A majority of social media influencers don’t verify information before sharing it with their audiences, a study published Tuesday by the UN’s scientific and cultural arm found, underscoring concerns that some of the biggest online figures can uncritically spread misleading claims.

The majority of social media influencers share information with their followers without verifying its accuracy, according to a new U.N. report that was released on Tuesday. The new study,

Many people are turning to social media influencers to get their information in the digital age. Here's why that might not be a good idea.