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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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.
Black Americans are critical of key aspects of policing and criminal justice. But their views on face recognition technology are more nuanced.
44% of Americans think major technology companies should be regulated more than they are now, down from 56% in April 2021.
A majority of Americans (68%) believe major technology companies have too much power and influence in the economy.
Roughly four-in-ten Americans have experienced online harassment, with half of this group citing politics as the reason they think they were targeted. Growing shares face more severe online abuse such as sexual harassment or stalking
Some Americans – particularly those who are younger or college educated – are finding virtual ways to connect, shop and be active.
38% of parents with children whose K-12 schools closed in the spring said that their child was likely to face digital obstacles in schoolwork.
A majority of Americans are turning to digital means to stay connected and track information about the coronavirus outbreak.
Americans with lower incomes are particularly likely to have concerns related to the digital divide and the digital “homework gap.”
Around three-in-ten Americans living in households earning $75,000 or more a year say they regularly wear a smart watch or fitness tracker.
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