More Americans are joining the ‘cashless’ economy
In less than a decade, the share of Americans who go “cashless” in a typical week has increased by double digits.
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In less than a decade, the share of Americans who go “cashless” in a typical week has increased by double digits.
17% of U.S. adults have unfollowed, unfriended, blocked or changed their settings to see less of someone on social media because of religious content the person posted or shared.
Roughly one-in-five teenagers who have heard of ChatGPT say they have used it to help them do their schoolwork.
Overall, 69% of Americans say they are married (51%), living with a partner (11%), or otherwise in a committed romantic relationship (8%).
Tinder is the most widely used dating platform in the U.S. About half of those who have used dating sites or apps have had positive experiences, and some have met their partners on one; however, safety and harassment remain issues.
Most U.S. adults today say they use the internet (95%), have a smartphone (90%) or subscribe to high-speed internet at home (80%). About four-in-ten report being online almost constantly.
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Prominent accounts on Twitter are more likely than those on alternative social media sites to link to print publications, TV and wire services.
36% of Americans who are divorced, separated or widowed say they have ever used a dating site or app; 16% of married adults say the same.
More than half of U.S. teens say it would be difficult for them to give up social media. 36% say they spend too much time on social media.
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