International Opinion on Global Threats
Adults across 25 countries see the spread of false information online, the condition of the global economy and terrorism as major threats today.
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Republicans and Democrats on X differ over the site’s politics and their experiences
Most X users say their recent experiences using the platform have been mostly positive or neutral.
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Support dips for U.S. government, tech companies restricting false or violent online content
Democrats and Democratic leaners are more likely than Republicans and Republican leaners to support government restrictions on false information online.
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Americans in both parties are concerned over the impact of AI on the 2024 presidential campaign
Americans also express little confidence in major technology companies to prevent misuse of their platforms to influence the election.
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Majorities in most countries surveyed say social media is good for democracy
Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good thing than a bad thing for democracy.
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Striking findings from 2023
Here’s a look back at 2023 through some of our most striking research findings.
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Most Americans favor restrictions on false information, violent content online
Most Americans say the U.S. government and technology companies should each take steps to restrict false information and extremely violent content online.
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As AI Spreads, Experts Predict the Best and Worst Changes in Digital Life by 2035
As they watch the splashy emergence of generative artificial intelligence and an array of other AI applications, experts participating in a new Pew Research Center canvassing say they have deep concerns about people’s and society’s overall well-being. At the same time, they expect to see great benefits in health care, scientific advances and education
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The Role of Alternative Social Media in the News and Information Environment
In recent years, several new options have emerged in the social media universe, many of which explicitly present themselves as alternatives to more established social media platforms. Free speech ideals and heated political themes prevail on these sites, which draw praise from their users and skepticism from other Americans.
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AI and Human Enhancement: Americans’ Openness Is Tempered by a Range of Concerns
Public views are tied to how these technologies would be used and what constraints would be in place.
