Across the Globe, People Increasingly Say Social Media Is Harming Democracy
Most think social media leads to manipulation and division, but they also say it informs people and gives them a voice in politics.
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About 1 in 5 Americans have used crypto; Republicans’ use has ticked up
Some of the biggest demographic differences in cryptocurrency use are by gender, age and income.
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Understanding America’s next young generation
Quarterly Update A message from Pew Research Center President Michael Dimock · Subscribe ↗ Understanding America’s next young generation Dear reader, As we close out the year, I want to thank you for being part of the Pew Research Center community. Your engagement helps us pursue a mission that matters: providing facts that illuminate how people are […]
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1. AI awareness around the world
A median of 34% of adults in 25 countries have heard a lot about AI, with frequent internet users and younger people among the likeliest to say so.
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2. Concern and excitement about AI
A median of 34% of adults in 25 countries are mainly concerned about AI’s growing use in daily life, while a median of 16% are mainly excited.
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How urban, suburban and rural Americans engage in society
The Briefing ☀️ Happy Thursday! The Briefing is your guide to the world of news and information. Sign up here! In today’s email: 🔥 Featured story Prosecutors this week reopened an investigation into a former Cornell University student’s claim that multiple men raped her at a campus fraternity house in 2024. The woman also filed […]
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Society of Professional Journalists updates Code of Ethics
The Briefing ☀️ Happy Thursday! The Briefing is your guide to the world of news and information. Sign up here! In today’s email: 🔥 Featured story The Society of Professional Journalists has updated its Code of Ethics for the first time in 12 years. The code has long been a guiding document for professional journalists […]
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Meta and TikTok settle child safety lawsuits
The Briefing ☀️ Happy Thursday! The Briefing is your guide to the world of news and information. Sign up here! In today’s email: 🔥 Featured story Recent settlements involving Meta and TikTok have put renewed attention on claims that social media companies do not adequately protect young users. Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, agreed to a $17 billion settlement as well […]
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How Americans are engaged with news, politics, religion and civic life
The Briefing ☀️ Happy Thursday! The Briefing is your guide to the world of news and information. Sign up here! In today’s email: 🔥 Featured story German regulators said this week that the country’s media laws apply to content generated by artificial intelligence after a court ruled last month that Google is liable for inaccurate […]
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1. How parents describe their kids’ tech use
Screen time has long been a hot topic for parents. Many think that parenting has gotten harder over the years, with technology being a key reason why. Between the rise of AI, the staying power of platforms like YouTube, and the ubiquity of screens, parents face a wide range of choices about kids’ tech use. […]