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How Much of the Internet Is Written With AI?
How much content online is now written by AI rather than by other people? We collected almost half a million English-language webpages from the past five years to see how many of them were likely written or substantially edited by AI.
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How Much of the Internet Is Written With AI?
In a random sample of 10,000 webpages collected in July 2026, one-in-ten show signs of being written or substantially edited by AI.
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Is teen summer employment in the U.S. rebounding after a long fade?
Only 35.5% of U.S. teens ages 16 to 19 worked this summer, up slightly from 2025 but far below the more than half who worked most summers before 2000.
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Young adults in the U.S. are increasingly wary of AI, concerned it will take jobs
About half of Americans say they’re more concerned than excited about AI, and young adults’ concern is rising.
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Refugee admissions to the U.S. are dropping sharply in Trump’s second term
U.S. refugee admissions have dropped sharply in Trump’s second term, with just over 10,000 so far in fiscal 2026, down from about 38,000 in fiscal 2025.
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Americans’ use of social media for health information differs by race and ethnicity
Hispanic, Black, and Asian adults are more likely than White adults to get health information from social media and turn to health and wellness influencers.
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Politics & Policy
As the 2026 Midterms Approach, Economy Is Front and Center
Americans are now almost evenly split over which party they most agree with on economic policies: 37% say the Democrats, while 36% say the GOP.
Features
International Affairs
Public opinion of India is mixed across 36 countries
Public opinion of India ranges widely across 36 countries, with favorable views ranging from 79% in Sri Lanka to 7% in Pakistan.
What do people in middle-income countries think about cuts to U.S. humanitarian aid?
In 16 middle-income countries surveyed, many people are unsure how U.S. humanitarian aid cuts will affect them, though those with opinions lean negative.
How global energy production is changing, in 6 charts
Fossil fuels still dominate global electricity, but wind and solar are surging. In 2025, renewables outpaced coal worldwide for the first time, supplying 34% of electricity.
Views of China and Xi Are Improving Globally
Growing shares of people see China favorably and have confidence in Xi Jinping, though opinions are much less positive in wealthier nations.
Trump Gets Negative Reviews Internationally as Fewer Say U.S. Is a Reliable Partner
A 36-country survey finds declining ratings for the U.S. amid rising concerns about its foreign policy and the health of its democracy.
Religion
More Countries Had Elevated Levels of Social Hostilities Involving Religion in 2023
The number of countries with high or very high social hostilities rose for the third year in a row; government interference in worship also increased.
What Political Issues Do Americans Hear About in Church?
Most U.S. adults who go to religious services say they’ve recently heard from their clergy about at least one political or social issue.
Many Americans favor prayer in public schools, but few think it should be mandatory
Americans are almost equally split on whether the Ten Commandments should be displayed in public school classrooms. But Republicans, White evangelicals and older Americans are more supportive than other groups.
What the data says about abortion in the U.S.
Six-in-ten US adults say abortion should be legal in all or most cases. Here’s a look at data on abortion rates, providers, demographics and more.
Artificial Intelligence
Young adults in the U.S. are increasingly wary of AI, concerned it will take jobs
About half of Americans say they’re more concerned than excited about AI, and young adults’ concern is rising.
What Americans think about the global AI race
Most Americans see China as more advanced than the U.S. in AI development, while 43% say U.S. leadership in AI is extremely or very important.
Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact
More Americans are using chatbots, and some are adopting AI summaries and smart speakers. But views about AI and how fast it’s advancing tilt negative – even for younger adults.
Most new data centers in the U.S. are coming to rural areas
Over 1,500 new data centers are in development nationwide. Most will be built in rural areas, particularly the South and Midwest, marking a shift from urban locations.
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International Surveys
Pew Research Center regularly conducts public opinion surveys in countries outside the United States as part of its ongoing exploration of attitudes, values and behaviors around the globe.
Data Science
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Our Experts
“A record 23 million Asian Americans trace their roots to more than 20 countries … and the U.S. Asian population is projected to reach 46 million by 2060.”
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Signature Reports
Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology
Moms, Coaches, Doctors, Entrepreneurs: Who Are America’s Health and Wellness Influencers?
Where Do Americans Get Health Information, and What Do They Trust?
Decline of Christianity in the U.S. Has Slowed, May Have Leveled Off
America’s News Influencers
Race and LGBTQ Issues in K-12 Schools
Editor’s Pick
What Do Americans Consider Immoral?
What the data says about gun deaths in the U.S.
Teens’ Experiences on TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat
Americans still opt for print books over digital or audio versions; few are in book clubs
How Do U.S. Men and Women Spend Their Time?
Why is Buddhism shrinking worldwide?
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