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reportNov 23, 2020

1. A majority of Americans say they followed election results at least occasionally on election night

About one-third of U.S. adults (36%) say they followed the results of the presidential election almost constantly after polls closed on Election Day, and a similar portion (34%) say they did so fairly often. About two-in-ten Americans (22%) say they checked in occasionally, while far fewer (7%) say they tuned the election night results out […]
reportNov 20, 2019

Acknowledgments

This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Laura Silver, Senior Researcher Emily A. Vogels, Research Associate Mara Mordecai, Research Assistant Jeremiah Cha, Research Assistant Raea Rasmussen, Intern Lee Rainie, Director, Internet and Technology Research Sara Atske, Associate Digital Producer James Bell, Vice President, Global Strategy Peter […]
reportFeb 18, 2021

3. Hopes about life in 2025

While they anticipate an array of problems in the years ahead, these experts offered hope on a notable number of fronts over the next five years. It wasn’t just the optimists who said they see the near future as promising in many regards; most of the respondents who predicted digital life is likely to be […]
short readsDec 14, 2020

Key findings about voter engagement in the 2020 election

53% of U.S. adults who voted in the general election say they engaged in at least 1 of 6 political activities over the past six months.
reportDec 15, 2020

Most Republicans Approve of Trump’s Post-election Messaging, but About a Third Say It Has Been Wrong

Partisans differ on whether social media companies’ decisions had a major impact on the election.
reportAug 19, 2020

Most Americans Think Social Media Sites Censor Political Viewpoints

Republicans are far more likely than Democrats to say major tech companies favor the views of liberals over conservatives. At the same time, partisans differ on whether social media companies should flag inaccurate information on their platforms.
data essayMar 5, 2021

A Year of U.S. Public Opinion on the Coronavirus Pandemic

The biggest takeaway may be the extent to which the decidedly nonpartisan virus met with an increasingly partisan response.
reportJun 16, 2021

Experts Doubt Ethical AI Design Will Be Broadly Adopted as the Norm Within the Next Decade

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.
short readsDec 11, 2020

20 striking findings from 2020

As 2020 draws to a close, here are 20 striking findings from our studies, covering notable trends that emerged during the year.
reportSep 28, 2020

1. YouTube news consumers about as likely to use the site for opinions as for facts

YouTube is one of the most popular online platforms in the United States. About seven-in-ten Americans (71%) say they use it, including roughly a quarter of all U.S. adults (26%) who get news there.[4.numoffset=”4″ This survey did not distinguish between the video sharing platform called YouTube and the more recently launched television streaming service called […]

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