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.
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Public views are tied to how these technologies would be used and what constraints would be in place.
Many experts say public online spaces will significantly improve by 2035 if reformers, big technology firms, governments and activists tackle the problems created by misinformation, disinformation and toxic discourse. Others expect continuing troubles as digital tools and forums are used to exploit people’s frailties, stoke their rage and drive them apart.
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.
The declining public trust in the news media and polarization of news audiences have profound effects on civic life.
Democrats are about 10 percentage points or more likely than Republicans to say they ever use Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp, LinkedIn or Reddit.
Majorities of Americans support an array of measures to address climate change but stop short of a full break with fossil fuels.
Social media activity by members of Congress changed in notable ways following the rioting at the Capitol by supporters of President Trump.
Partisans differ on whether social media companies’ decisions had a major impact on the election.
A majority of teens say a welcoming, safe online environment is more important than people being able to speak their minds freely online.
These platforms have served as venues for political engagement and social activism for many years, especially for Black Americans.
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