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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44% of Americans think major technology companies should be regulated more than they are now, down from 56% in April 2021.
Social media is an important tool for consumers, with some Americans – particularly younger adults – turning to influencer recommendations.
The vast majority of U.S. adults have heard at least a little about cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ether.
A majority of teens say a welcoming, safe online environment is more important than people being able to speak their minds freely online.
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.
There are racial and ethnic differences in who takes on gig platform jobs and the negative experiences some of these workers say they face.
Americans regard advances in artificial intelligence and human enhancement technologies with a degree of caution and uncertainty.
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.
Some 16% of Americans have ever earned money from an online gig platform. While most gig platform workers say they have had a positive experience with these jobs, some report facing on-the-job troubles like being treated rudely or sexually harassed.
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