Key findings about Americans’ views on COVID-19 contact tracing
As the U.S. battles COVID-19, effective contact tracing has proven to be a major challenge for those trying to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
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As the U.S. battles COVID-19, effective contact tracing has proven to be a major challenge for those trying to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Eight-in-ten Americans say they don’t generally answer their cellphone when an unknown number calls, our survey found.
Majorities of adults say they would be open to participating in some parts of the process of identifying and isolating coronavirus victims, but others are reluctant to engage fully with public health authorities.
A majority worries that the evolution of artificial intelligence by 2030 will continue to be primarily focused on optimizing profits and social control. Still, a portion celebrate coming AI breakthroughs that will improve life.
The coronavirus outbreak has brought privacy and surveillance concerns to the forefront. Here’s what Americans think about those issues.
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.
Two-thirds of parents in the U.S. say parenting is harder today than it was 20 years ago, with many citing technologies – like social media or smartphones – as a reason.
A majority of Americans are turning to digital means to stay connected and track information about the coronavirus outbreak.
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.
The ability to keep personal information from being searchable online is at the crux of the debate around the “right to be forgotten.”
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