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short readsDec 6, 2022

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.
reportOct 18, 2023

How Americans View Data Privacy

The share of Americans who say they are very or somewhat concerned about government use of people’s data has increased from 64% in 2019 to 71% today. Two-thirds (67%) of adults say they understand little to nothing about what companies are doing with their personal data, up from 59%.
fact sheetNov 10, 2023

Digital News Fact Sheet

In the U.S., roughly nine-in-ten adults (93%) get at least some news online (either via mobile or desktop), and the online space has become a host for the digital homes of both legacy news outlets and new, “born on the web” news outlets.
short readsMar 5, 2024

Online opt-in polls can produce misleading results, especially for young people and Hispanic adults

We examine how an opt-in poll may have unintentionally misled the public about the sensitive issue of Holocaust denial among young Americans.
reportJun 12, 2024

4. How Instagram users view, experience the platform

Instagram has grown from a place where friends and family share photos to a destination for brands, memes and entertainment. It’s also a growing news source – especially for younger Americans. And it’s become a way for elected officials and activists to engage with the public. But its connection with politics is evolving. Earlier this […]
reportOct 18, 2023

1. Views of data privacy risks, personal data and digital privacy laws

Online privacy is complex, encompassing debates over law enforcement’s data access, government regulation and what information companies can collect. This chapter examines Americans’ perspectives on these issues and highlights how views vary across different groups, particularly by education and age. When managing their privacy online, most Americans say they trust themselves to make the right […]
reportJun 12, 2024

1. TikTok users’ experiences with news

Most TikTok users see news-related content on the platform – but much of it comes through influencers or celebrities, not journalists.
short readsMay 19, 2023

On alternative social media sites, many prominent accounts seek financial support from audiences

23% of the prominent accounts on the seven alternative social media sites studied sought financial support from their audiences in June 2022.
reportFeb 28, 2024

Representative Democracy Remains a Popular Ideal, but People Around the World Are Critical of How It’s Working

A 24-country survey finds a median of 59% are dissatisfied with how their democracy is functioning, and 74% think elected officials don’t care what people like them think.
reportJun 21, 2023

3. Themes: The most harmful or menacing changes in digital life that are likely by 2035

The next two sections of this report include additional comments from experts, organized under the most common themes found in their responses. These remarks generally echo the sentiments expressed by the experts whose comments are included in earlier sections of this report. This chapter includes a selection of responses to the question, “As you look […]

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Online opt-in polls can produce misleading results, especially for young people and Hispanic adults

4. How Instagram users view, experience the platform

Representative Democracy Remains a Popular Ideal, but People Around the World Are Critical of How It’s Working

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