More so than adults, U.S. teens value people feeling safe online over being able to speak freely
A majority of teens say a welcoming, safe online environment is more important than people being able to speak their minds freely online.
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A majority of teens say a welcoming, safe online environment is more important than people being able to speak their minds freely online.
A majority of Americans (68%) believe major technology companies have too much power and influence in the economy.
Some 49% of U.S. adults say Donald Trump’s accounts should be permanently banned from social media, while half say they should not be.
These platforms have served as venues for political engagement and social activism for many years, especially for Black Americans.
The coronavirus outbreak has brought privacy and surveillance concerns to the forefront. Here’s what Americans think about those issues.
The share of social media users who say they have changed their views on an issue has increased since we last asked this question in 2018.
Just one-in-ten Americans say social media sites have a mostly positive effect on the way things are going in the U.S. today.
The use of at-home DNA testing kits has raised concerns about whether consumers are comfortable with the use of their data by police.
A majority of online daters say their overall experience was positive, but many users – particularly younger women – report being harassed or sent explicit messages on these platforms.
How many ad preferences Facebook lists for its U.S. users – and how accurate they are – depends on how often, and for how long, they’ve used the platform.
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