U.S. women more concerned than men about some AI developments, especially driverless cars
Women in the U.S. are less likely than men to say that technology has had a mostly positive effect on society (42% vs. 54%).
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Internet and Technology
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How Black Americans view the use of face recognition technology by police
Black Americans are critical of key aspects of policing and criminal justice. But their views on face recognition technology are more nuanced.
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The Metaverse in 2040
Experts are split about the likely evolution of a truly immersive “metaverse.” They expect that augmented- and mixed-reality enhancements will become more useful in people’s daily lives. Many worry that current online problems may be magnified if Web3 development is led by those who built today’s dominant web platforms.
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A growing share of Americans are familiar with ‘cancel culture’
61% of U.S. adults say they have heard at least a fair amount about the phrase “cancel culture,” up from 44% in September 2020.
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How Teens Navigate School During COVID-19
A majority of teens prefer in-person over virtual or hybrid learning. Hispanic and lower-income teens are particularly likely to fear they’ve fallen behind in school due to COVID-19 disruptions.
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Support for more regulation of tech companies has declined in U.S., especially among Republicans
44% of Americans think major technology companies should be regulated more than they are now, down from 56% in April 2021.
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How parents’ views of their kids’ screen time, social media use changed during COVID-19
In April 2021, we followed up with many of the same parents surveyed in March 2020 on their children’s use of technology and social media.
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5 key themes in Americans’ views about AI and human enhancement
Americans regard advances in artificial intelligence and human enhancement technologies with a degree of caution and uncertainty.
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AI and Human Enhancement: Americans’ Openness Is Tempered by a Range of Concerns
Public views are tied to how these technologies would be used and what constraints would be in place.
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Visions of the Internet in 2035
Asked to “imagine a better world online,” experts hope for a ubiquitous – even immersive – digital environment that promotes fact-based knowledge, offers better defense of individuals’ rights, empowers diverse voices and provides tools for technology breakthroughs and collaborations to solve the world’s wicked problems.
