More Americans now say government should take steps to restrict false information online than in 2018
48% of US adults say the government should restrict false information online, even if it means losing some freedom to access/publish content.
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48% of US adults say the government should restrict false information online, even if it means losing some freedom to access/publish content.
In recent years, several new options have emerged in the social media universe, many of which explicitly present themselves as alternatives to more established social media platforms. Free speech ideals and heated political themes prevail on these sites, which draw praise from their users and skepticism from other Americans.
Here is what our surveys found about the students most likely to lack the home internet connectivity needed to finish schoolwork.
Nine-in-ten Americans say the internet has been essential or important to them, many made video calls and 40% used technology in new ways. But while tech was a lifeline for some, others faced struggles.
41% of U.S. adults say people should be able to sue social media companies for content that other users post on these companies’ platforms.
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.
A majority of Americans (68%) believe major technology companies have too much power and influence in the economy.
Public views are tied to how these technologies would be used and what constraints would be in place.
Eight-in-ten Americans say they don’t generally answer their cellphone when an unknown number calls, our survey found.
About one-fifth of those Americans who have experienced online harassment say they believe they were targeted because of their religion.
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