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About half of workers (52%) say they’re worried about the future impact of AI use in the workplace, and 32% think it will lead to fewer job opportunities for them in the long run.
Americans are most skeptical about U.S. trade with China: 10% say it benefits the U.S. more than China, while 46% take the opposite view.
In 2024, women earned an average of 85% of what men earned, according to an analysis of median hourly earnings of both full- and part-time workers.
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Americans see China unfavorably, but the share with this view has dropped for the first time in five years.
As of September 2024, more than 700,000 veterans worked in various federal departments and agencies.
These groups are far apart in their enthusiasm and predictions for AI, but both want more personal control and worry about too little regulation.
Among blue-collar workers, 43% say they feel extremely or very satisfied with their jobs; by comparison, 53% of other workers express this level of satisfaction.
Republicans are much more likely than Democrats to support ending federal funding for public media.
Democrats are overwhelmingly supportive of raising taxes on these groups, while Republicans are more divided.
Among those who say there is a best age, many say it’s ideal to get married, have a child and buy a home between the ages of 25 and 34.
People in mostly middle-income survey countries say it’s ideal to start a family and own a home by 30, and retire by 60.
At the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, Americans see a host of economic issues, including inflation, as top problems facing the country.
Overall, a slim majority of Americans (55%) express a great deal or fair amount of confidence in federal career employees, while 44% have little or no confidence.
