More Americans are joining the ‘cashless’ economy
In less than a decade, the share of Americans who go “cashless” in a typical week has increased by double digits.
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In less than a decade, the share of Americans who go “cashless” in a typical week has increased by double digits.
Experts are split about the likely evolution of a truly immersive “metaverse.” They expect that augmented- and mixed-reality enhancements will become more useful in people’s daily lives. Many worry that current online problems may be magnified if Web3 development is led by those who built today’s dominant web platforms.
The share of U.S. adults who now report that they go online “almost constantly” has risen to 31%, up from 21% in 2015.
The share of Americans who say they watch television via cable or satellite has plunged from 76% in 2015 to 56% this year.
Just one-in-ten Americans say social media sites have a mostly positive effect on the way things are going in the U.S. today.
The ability to keep personal information from being searchable online is at the crux of the debate around the “right to be forgotten.”
A majority of Americans are concerned about digital collection and use of their data by both companies and the government.
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.
Majorities of U.S. adults believe their personal data is less secure now, that data collection poses more risks than benefits, and that it is not possible to go through daily life without being tracked.
Smartphone users in emerging economies – especially those who use social media – tend to be more exposed to people with different backgrounds and more connected with friends they don’t see in person.
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