Fast facts on Americans’ views about social media as Facebook faces legal challenge
Here is what Pew Research Center surveys say about Americans’ attitudes toward the tech industry – and social media in particular.
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Here is what Pew Research Center surveys say about Americans’ attitudes toward the tech industry – and social media in particular.
A majority of Americans (68%) believe major technology companies have too much power and influence in the economy.
The steady growth in adoption that social platforms have experienced in the U.S. over the past decade also appears to be slowing.
The tech landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade, both in the United States and around the world.
How many U.S. adults use the internet? There are a lot of sources with answers to this question. Yet these different sources can be tricky to reconcile.
The use of digital technology has had a long stretch of rapid growth in the United States, but the share of Americans who go online, use social media or own key devices has remained stable the past two years.
In 2016, Pew Research Center examined an array of topics in America – from immigration to the growing divide between Republicans and Democrats – as well as many from around the globe.
Some 73% of online men use social media, on par with the 80% of online women who say they do so. But there are still some gender differences on specific platforms.
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