AI and Human Enhancement: Americans’ Openness Is Tempered by a Range of Concerns
Public views are tied to how these technologies would be used and what constraints would be in place.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Public views are tied to how these technologies would be used and what constraints would be in place.
Some 49% of U.S. adults say Donald Trump’s accounts should be permanently banned from social media, while half say they should not be.
Democrats are about 10 percentage points or more likely than Republicans to say they ever use Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp, LinkedIn or Reddit.
Here is what Pew Research Center surveys say about Americans’ attitudes toward the tech industry – and social media in particular.
Roughly half of Americans think social media companies should be regulated more than they are now, our survey found.
From distractions to jealousy, how Americans navigate cellphones and social media in their romantic relationships.
Two-thirds of parents in the U.S. say parenting is harder today than it was 20 years ago, with many citing technologies – like social media or smartphones – as a reason.
The tech landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade, both in the United States and around the world.
A majority of teens prefer in-person over virtual or hybrid learning. Hispanic and lower-income teens are particularly likely to fear they’ve fallen behind in school due to COVID-19 disruptions.
A majority of Americans are turning to digital means to stay connected and track information about the coronavirus outbreak.
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