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    8 facts about Americans and TikTok

    In the wake of TikTok’s deal to make its U.S. operations backed largely by non-Chinese investors, here’s what we know about Americans and TikTok.

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    Teens’ Experiences on TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat

    Teens largely turn to TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat for fun and connection. But experiences around messaging, screen time and cyberbullying vary. And what teens say about how these sites impact their mental health.

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    How teens’ experiences on TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat vary by race, ethnicity and gender

    For years, Pew Research Center has tracked how social media use and experiences differ across demographic groups, including race, ethnicity and gender. But for the first time, we dive deeper into three major platforms: TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat. We find that a teen’s experience isn’t just shaped by which platforms they use, but at times, […]

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    What parents say about their teen’s uses of social media

    Warnings about the potential harms of social media for youth are everywhere – some even targeting specific apps. To see if parents’ outlook shift by platform, we surveyed 1,458 U.S. parents of teens ages 13 to 17. We asked parents about how they think social media generally impact their teen. And for the first time, […]

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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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    Americans’ Social Media Use 2025

    YouTube remains the most popular, but adults are increasingly using Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp and Reddit. Use of some platforms varies by age, gender, and race and ethnicity.

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    Teens, Social Media and AI Chatbots 2025

    Roughly one-in-five U.S. teens say they are on TikTok and YouTube almost constantly. At the same time, 64% of teens say they use chatbots, including about three-in-ten who do so daily.

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    Social Media and News Fact Sheet

    Many Americans use social media for news: About a fifth or more regularly get news on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.

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    Content about ICE is showing up in typically nonpolitical online spaces

    ☀️ Happy Thursday! The Briefing is your guide to the world of news and information. Sign up here! In today’s email: 🔥 Featured story Following the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis on Saturday, political content has been appearing even in online spaces that typically steer clear of the news and focus on other […]