In advanced and emerging economies, similar views on how social media affects democracy and society
People in advanced and emerging economies have mixed feelings about social media’s impact on political life.
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People in advanced and emerging economies have mixed feelings about social media’s impact on political life.
Mobile phone users see a mix of benefits and pitfalls related to their devices, and Facebook and WhatsApp are among the most widely used digital platforms.
What is the internet? Who is an internet user? Research suggests that some people who use the internet may not be aware that they’re doing so.
Many social media users in 11 emerging countries report being regularly exposed to misinformation when using the platforms.
India and China have long had a competitive relationship and have emerged as major economic powers. But in the digital space, China has a clear advantage.
In our survey of thousands of people across 32 emerging and developing nations, we found some notable data points that might have been lost in the fray.
While half of Indian internet users regularly access social media sites, such as Facebook or Twitter, only about a third of these users share views about politics on these social networks.
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