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short readFeb 23, 2024

A man records a video for a legislative candidate's social media account on Jan. 10, 2024, in Tangerang, Banten province, Indonesia. (Bay Ismoyo/AFP via Getty Images)

Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good thing than a bad thing for democracy.

short readOct 31, 2023

U.S. adults and teens are more likely to support than oppose requiring parental consent for minors to create a social media account.

reportJan 31, 2024

Most U.S. adults today say they use the internet (95%), have a smartphone (90%) or subscribe to high-speed internet at home (80%). About four-in-ten report being online almost constantly.

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reportJun 21, 2023

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
featureJun 7, 2023

Life on Social Media Platforms, in Users’ Own Words

In focus groups, highly engaged social media users describe the purposes that different platforms serve for them, their choices about what to reveal and how they try to anticipate any hostile reactions that could be lurking.
short readMay 1, 2023

After Musk’s takeover, big shifts in how Republican and Democratic Twitter users view the platform

Since Elon Musk’s take over of Twitter, Republican users have more positive views of the site, while those of Democratic users are more negative.
reportApr 20, 2023

AI in Hiring and Evaluating Workers: What Americans Think

62% of Americans believe artificial intelligence will have a major impact on jobholders overall in the next 20 years, but far fewer think it will greatly affect them personally. Majorities oppose using AI in making final decisions on hiring or firing.
short readApr 10, 2023

Majority of Americans aren’t confident in the safety and reliability of cryptocurrency

Concern among U.S. adults about cryptocurrency is broad, but some groups are more concerned than others. Only 18% are somewhat confident in crypto.
reportFeb 24, 2023

The Future of Human Agency

Experts are split about how much control people will retain over essential decision-making as digital systems and artificial intelligence spread. They agree that powerful corporate and government authorities will expand the role of AI in people’s daily lives in useful ways. But, many worry these systems will diminish individuals’ ability to control their choices.
reportDec 15, 2022

Teens and Cyberbullying 2022

Nearly half of U.S. teens have been bullied or harassed online, with physical appearance being seen as a relatively common reason why. Older teen girls are especially likely to report being targeted by online abuse overall and because of their appearance.
short readNov 17, 2022

Anti-corporate sentiment in U.S. is now widespread in both parties

The U.S. public’s views of banks and other financial institutions, as well as large corporations, have become much more negative recently.
short readOct 20, 2022

Key facts about Parler

While 38% of U.S. adults say they have heard of Parler, just 1% of Americans regularly get news there.
reportOct 6, 2022

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.