Search Engine Use 2012
Even though online Americans are more satisfied than ever with the performance of search engines, strong majorities have negative views of personalized search results and targeted ads
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Even though online Americans are more satisfied than ever with the performance of search engines, strong majorities have negative views of personalized search results and targeted ads
People who believe their local government does a good job sharing information are more likely than others to feel satisfied with civic life.
More than a quarter of American adults – 26% – used their cell phones to learn about or participate in the 2010 mid-term election campaign.
Tech experts generally believe that today’s tech-savvy young people will retain their willingness to share personal information online even as they get older and take on more responsibilities.
Twice as many Americans used the internet as their primary source of news about the 2006 campaign compared with the most recent mid-term election in 2002.
64% of registered voters received recorded telephone messages in the final stages of the 2006 mid-term election.
11% of American internet users followed the returns on election night online.
One in ten internet users signed up for political newsletters and news alerts during campaign 2004.
The impact of the CAN-SPAM legislation is mixed, but not very encouraging so far. A new survey by the Pew Internet & American Life Project between February 3 and March 1, 2004 shows the following: 29% of email users say they have reduced their overal…
Half of Americans fear terrorists might mount successful cyber-attacks against key American utilities and businesses.
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