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.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
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People Around the World Want Political Change, but Many Doubt It Can Happen
Majorities in 20 of 25 countries surveyed say their political system needs major changes or complete reform, but many lack confidence this can happen effectively.
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2. U.S. Latinos’ views of ‘Latinx’ and its use
In addition to exploring awareness and personal use of “Latinx” among U.S. Hispanics, the November 2023 survey also asked those familiar with the term if it should be used to describe the Hispanic population overall and if that use should be more widespread. Most Latinos who are aware of the term Latinx say it should […]
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34% of U.S. adults have used ChatGPT, about double the share in 2023
Use for work, to learn something new, or for entertainment has risen since March 2023. Adults under 30 are especially likely to use the chatbot in these ways.
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What we know about internet use, smartphone ownership and digital divides in the U.S.
Today, most Americans subscribe to home broadband internet and own a smartphone, while about four-in-ten say they’re online almost constantly.
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Young adults in the U.S. are reaching key life milestones later than in the past
Today’s 21-year-olds are less likely than their predecessors in 1980 to have reached five key milestones, including having a full-time job.
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Young Adults in Europe Are Critical of the U.S. and China – but for Different Reasons
Focus groups with young adults in France, Germany and the United Kingdom revealed that these young people see the U.S. as the “world’s policeman” with a self-interested history of interventionism, while China is labeled the “world’s factory,” respected for its economic dominance but criticized for its expansionism and human rights violations.
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A smaller share of older U.S. adults live alone today than in 1990
26% of U.S. adults ages 65 and older lived alone in 2023, the most recent year with available data. That’s down from 29% in 1990.
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Topic: Legalizing marijuana
Americans’ support for legalizing marijuana has been increasing, but support varies by whether it’s for medical or recreational use.
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Why Americans discuss the news – or don’t – with others
Even as most Americans discuss the news with others, a growing share have stopped talking to certain people about political news.
