Although Americans expect certain positive outcomes from developments in automation, they are worried and concerned about the implications of these technologies for society as a whole.
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Most Americans anticipate widespread job automation in the future, and they generally foresee more negative than positive effects from these advances.
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Pew Research Center released several reports in 2018 that explored the role and meaning of algorithms in people’s lives today.
About half of Facebook users say they are not comfortable when they see how the platform categorizes them, and 27% maintain the site’s classifications do not accurately represent them.
Despite the growing presence of algorithms in daily life, the U.S. public expresses broad concerns over the fairness and effectiveness of computer programs making important decisions.
Science-related Facebook pages draw millions of followers but 'news you can use' posts or ads outnumber ones about scientific discoveries.
Science-related Facebook pages draw millions of followers but 'news you can use' posts or ads outnumber ones about scientific discoveries.
While drones have become more prevalent, many Americans have reservations about where and under what circumstances their use should be allowed.
In the next 20 years, Americans anticipate computer programs that diagnose and treat most diseases, fully automated stores and other technological advances.
Key findings from a @pewresearch study of Americans' views of and experiences with automation
