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reportDec 12, 2024

Teens, Social Media and Technology 2024

Nearly half of U.S. teens (46%) say they’re on the internet almost constantly. YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat remain widely used by teens.
short readsOct 15, 2025

In a shift, more Republicans now say calling people out on social media represents accountability

A growing share of Republicans say that those who call out others on social media for posts that might be considered offensive are mainly holding people accountable.
reportApr 7, 2026

Users of social media and AI chatbots for health information are more likely to say they are convenient than accurate

Key takeaways: In a world where health information can come from countless sources outside of a doctor’s visit, social media and AI chatbots offer newer, digital-first avenues to health news and advice for some Americans. But these always-available alternatives don’t necessarily include guarantees of accuracy or understandability, and some of that shows in how users […]
fact sheetNov 4, 2025

News Influencers Fact Sheet

About one-in-five U.S. adults say they regularly get news from news influencers on social media, and this is especially common among younger adults.
reportSep 25, 2025

Appendix: Demographic profiles of regular social media news consumers in the United States

Demographic profiles and party identification of regular social media news consumers in the U.S. % of each social media site’s regular news consumers who are … * Estimates for Asian adults are representative of English speakers only. Note: The other response option was “No, don’t regularly get news on this.” Only respondents who indicated that […]
reportNov 18, 2024

1. Americans’ experiences with social media news influencers

We looked at the experiences and attitudes of the 21% of U.S. adults who regularly get news from news influencers on social media.
data essayDec 3, 2025

Young Adults and the Future of News

U.S. adults under 30 follow news less closely than any other age group. And they’re more likely to get (and trust) news from social media.
short readsMar 24, 2026

Where do Americans turn first for information about breaking news?

When a breaking news event happens, 36% of U.S. adults say they typically turn first to their preferred news organization to get more information.
reportApr 15, 2026

Teens’ Experiences on TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat

Teens largely turn to TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat for fun and connection. But experiences around messaging, screen time and cyberbullying vary. And what teens say about how these sites impact their mental health.
short readsOct 29, 2025

How Americans’ trust in information from news organizations and social media sites has changed over time

Overall, 56% of U.S. adults now say they have a lot of or some trust in the information they get from national news organizations – down 11 percentage points since March 2025.

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