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short readsJun 5, 2019

Partisans are divided on whether they associate the news media or Trump with ‘made-up’ news

Republicans and Democrats are particularly divided on how closely they connect made-up news to the news media or to President Trump.
reportFeb 21, 2020

2. Broader thoughts from key experts on the future of democracy at a time of digital disruption

The following expert contributions offer deep, broad insights that represent the diversity of thought expressed by leading expert commentators in this canvassing. If we develop guardrails, the core elements of democracy will be strengthened Amy Webb, founder of the Future Today Institute, wrote, “There are too many variables in play to predict just one plausible […]
reportFeb 21, 2020

4. Hopeful themes and suggested solutions

About a third of the experts who responded to this canvassing said people’s uses of technology will mostly strengthen core aspects of democracy and democratic representation. This section includes comments about hopes for the future that were made by all respondents, whether or not their answer in this canvassing was that democracy will be strengthened. […]
reportAug 22, 2019

In Emerging Economies, Smartphone and Social Media Users Have Broader Social Networks

Smartphone users in emerging economies – especially those who use social media – tend to be more exposed to people with different backgrounds and more connected with friends they don’t see in person.
reportFeb 21, 2020

1. Themes about the digital disruption of democracy in the next decade

The pessimists about democracy in this canvassing make several arguments and foresee several outcomes. A share believe that there will be not be adequate reform in the design and management of technology platforms; that government will not respond in the best interests of citizens; that the speed, scope and impact of digital tools all work […]
short readsMay 10, 2019

It’s more common for white, older, more-educated Americans to have spoken with local journalists

Overall, about two-in-ten Americans say they have ever spoken with or been interviewed by a local journalist.
reportApr 23, 2019

3. The role of social media in news

Within the online space, many Western Europeans get news through social media. Facebook is by far the most commonly used social media site for news. Compared with other Western European countries, getting news from social media is less common in France. Fewer than half of French adults (45%) get news from social media sites, while […]
short readsApr 10, 2019

Share of U.S. adults using social media, including Facebook, is mostly unchanged since 2018

The steady growth in adoption that social platforms have experienced in the U.S. over the past decade also appears to be slowing.
reportMar 7, 2019

1. Use of smartphones and social media is common across most emerging economies

Large majorities in the 11 emerging and developing countries surveyed either own or share a mobile phone, and in every country it is much more common to own one’s own phone than to share it with someone else. In seven of these countries, half or more now use smartphones – and smartphone use is especially […]
reportMay 13, 2019

Publics in Emerging Economies Worry Social Media Sow Division, Even as They Offer New Chances for Political Engagement

Many who use social media say they regularly see false or misleading content, but also view these platforms as offering new avenues for political engagement.

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Partisans are divided on whether they associate the news media or Trump with ‘made-up’ news

2. Broader thoughts from key experts on the future of democracy at a time of digital disruption

4. Hopeful themes and suggested solutions

1. Themes about the digital disruption of democracy in the next decade

It’s more common for white, older, more-educated Americans to have spoken with local journalists

3. The role of social media in news

1. Use of smartphones and social media is common across most emerging economies

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