Technology Policy Issues

short readJan 8, 2026

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Today, most Americans subscribe to home broadband internet and own a smartphone, while about four-in-ten say they’re online almost constantly.

short readNov 6, 2025

Overall, 44% of U.S. adults say they trust the U.S. a lot or some to regulate the use of AI effectively, while 47% have little to no trust in the U.S. to do this.

reportOct 15, 2025

Most adults across 25 countries are aware of AI, and people are generally more concerned than excited about its effects on daily life.

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reportJul 2, 2004

Email in Court

A federal appeals court decision handed down on June 29 has the potential to change the way ISPs monitor email – but how many Americans will hear about it? And how many will u…
reportJun 11, 2004

The Medicare Information Challenge

OK, so a high-stakes financial decision faces a big group of consumers. Most experienced Internet users might say, “So what, I got a great deal on my car last year based on Web research…”
reportMar 28, 2004

Older Americans and the Internet

22% of Americans 65 and older use the Internet. The percent of seniors who go online has jumped by 47% between 2000 and 2004. In a February 2004 survey, 22% of Americans age 65 or older reported having access to the Internet, up from 15% in 2000. By …
reportMar 3, 2004

Use of the Internet in places other than home or work

As use of the Internet becomes more appealing and more essential to Americans, a growing number are using multiple locations to go online. And significant numbers are moving beyond the tradition places of access â€“ home and work.
reportFeb 17, 2004

Rural Areas and the Internet

This report provides a portrait of rural Americaâ€™s Internet users, the activities they pursue online and their attitudes about the Internet compared to online Americans in urban and suburban communities
reportDec 14, 2003

Wired for Health: How Californians Compare

Low-income Californians are more likely than other low-income Americans to go online and to search for health information. Health insurance, alternative medicine, and experimental treatments are particularly popular topics among Californian Internet …
reportNov 23, 2003

Consumption of Information Goods and Services in the U.S.

Computers and the Internet are encroaching on the TV and the landline telephone as important information and communication tools for a growing number of tech-loving Americans, especially those in their twenties.
reportAug 27, 2003

Internet Use by Region in the U.S.

Internet penetration is not spread evenly over all regions, and users in different regions do different things online.
reportMay 18, 2003

Broadband Adoption at Home

There was 50% growth in home broadband adoption in the past year, but the torrid growth pace will likely slow.
presentationApr 28, 2003

The Internet’s Impact on American Life

John’s presentation provides data on broadband penetration to homes and highlights findings from the report “The Broadband Difference.”

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What we know about internet use, smartphone ownership and digital divides in the U.S.

Republicans, Democrats now equally concerned about AI in daily life, but views on regulation differ

How People Around the World View AI

Technology Policy Issues

Email in Court

Older Americans and the Internet

Use of the Internet in places other than home or work

Rural Areas and the Internet

Wired for Health: How Californians Compare

Consumption of Information Goods and Services in the U.S.

Internet Use by Region in the U.S.

Broadband Adoption at Home

The Internet’s Impact on American Life

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