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    2. Smartphone ownership on the rise in emerging economies

    Mobile phones, like the internet, play an important role in modern society. And in poorer countries where fixed internet use is not as widespread, mobile phones can be extremely important tools – whether helping poor people gain access to financial services or providing much-needed assistance with health or agricultural needs. While mobile phone ownership is […]

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    2. Teens, friendships and online groups

    Friendship is a crucial part of adolescence. Teens explore friendships to navigate their identity and their role in society. This survey finds that about half of U.S. teens (51%) see themselves as someone who tends to fit in “pretty easily” among their peers, while an almost identical share (48%) says they tend to stand out. […]

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    1. Concerns about human agency, evolution and survival

    A clear majority of the responses from these experts contained material outlining certain challenges, fears or concerns about the AI-infused future. The five most-often mentioned concerns were: 1) the use of AI reduces individuals’ control over their lives; 2) surveillance and data systems designed primarily for efficiency, profit and control are inherently dangerous; 3) displacement […]

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    A Majority of Teens Have Experienced Some Form of Cyberbullying

    59% of U.S. teens have been bullied or harassed online, and a similar share says it’s a major problem for people their age. At the same time, teens mostly think teachers, social media companies and politicians are failing at addressing this issue.

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    Appendix B: Country-specific examples of smartphones

    Country-specific examples of smartphones Some cellphones are called “smartphones” because they can access the internet and apps. Is your cellphone a smartphone, such as ___ ? Canada iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Windows, Samsung Galaxy France iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows phone, Wiko or Samsung S4 Germany iPhone , Android, Blackberry, Windows phone, Samsung Galaxy or similar Greece […]

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    3. Improvements ahead: How humans and AI might evolve together in the next decade

    Other questions to the experts in this canvassing invited their views on the hopeful things that will occur in the next decade and for examples of specific applications that might emerge. What will human-technology co-evolution look like by 2030? Participants in this canvassing expect the rate of change to fall in a range anywhere from […]

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