Emily A. Vogels

44% of Americans think major technology companies should be regulated more than they are now, down from 56% in April 2021.

Nine-in-ten Americans say the internet has been essential or important to them, many made video calls and 40% used technology in new ways. But while tech was a lifeline for some, others faced struggles.

Rural adults are less likely than suburban adults to have home broadband and less likely than urban adults to own a smartphone, tablet or computer.

A majority of Americans (68%) believe major technology companies have too much power and influence in the economy.

The shares of Americans in each income tier who have home broadband or a smartphone have not significantly changed from 2019 to 2021.

A majority worries that the evolution of artificial intelligence by 2030 will continue to be primarily focused on optimizing profits and social control. Still, a portion celebrate coming AI breakthroughs that will improve life.

U.S. adults explain – in their own words – what they think cancel culture means.

Democrats are about 10 percentage points or more likely than Republicans to say they ever use Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp, LinkedIn or Reddit.

A plurality of experts think sweeping societal change will make life worse for most people. Still, a portion believe things will be better in a ‘tele-everything’ world.

Three-quarters of U.S. adults who have recently faced some kind of online harassment say it happened on social media.