Getting news from social media is an increasingly common experience; nearly three-in-ten U.S. adults do so often.- 28854Murphy2025-03-20
A median of 65% across 11 emerging economies say it is the government’s responsibility to ensure equal access to reliable internet service.- 26916Murphy2025-03-20
These users make up just 6% of all U.S. adults with public accounts, but they account for 73% of tweets from adults that mention politics.- 25380Murphy2025-03-20
Amid unrest, here is a closer look at Lebanon's widespread use of WhatsApp, as well as unhappiness with the political and economic situation.- 20171Murphy2025-03-20
Most cellphone-using teens say their phone is a way to pass time. Similarly large shares use their phone to connect with others or learn new things.- 27426Murphy2025-03-20
Roughly six-in-ten U.S. adults often get news on a mobile device, compared with 30% who often do so on a desktop or laptop computer.- 22261Murphy2025-03-20
The ability of governments and law enforcement agencies to monitor the public using facial recognition was once the province of dystopian science fiction. But modern technology is increasingly bringing versions of these scenarios to life.- 22057Murphy2025-03-20
As Americans integrate smart speakers into their homes, many owners express concerns over data collection and personalization. Here are five key findings.- 27136Murphy2025-03-20
Majorities of U.S. adults believe their personal data is less secure now, that data collection poses more risks than benefits, and that it is not possible to go through daily life without being tracked.- 23938Murphy2025-03-20
66% of Americans feel worn out by the amount of news there is these days – a feeling that has persisted for several years now.- 25152Murphy2025-03-20
How many ad preferences Facebook lists for its U.S. users – and how accurate they are – depends on how often, and for how long, they've used the platform.- 29684Murphy2025-03-20
A big majority (81%) of Americans say they rely a lot on their own research – more than say they rely a lot on friends and family or experts.- 21339Murphy2025-03-20
Both Democrats and Republicans express far more distrust than trust of social media sites as sources for political and election news.- 22788Murphy2025-03-20
The use of at-home DNA testing kits has raised concerns about whether consumers are comfortable with the use of their data by police.- 29750Murphy2025-03-20
Six-in-ten women under 35 who have online dated say someone continued to contact them after they said they were not interested.- 20363Murphy2025-03-20
As schools close and classes and assignments shift online, some students do not have reliable access to the internet at home.- 23827Murphy2025-03-20
Most Americans are at least somewhat happy with their lives, but some have grappled with issues like loneliness and work-life balance.- 22324Murphy2025-03-20
30% of U.S. adults say they have used a dating site or app. A majority of online daters say their overall experience was positive, but many users – particularly younger women – report being harassed or sent explicit messages on these platforms- 26111Murphy2025-03-20
About half say they have seen at least some made-up news about the virus; 29% think it was created in a lab.- 26231Murphy2025-03-20
Monica Anderson, associate director of internet and technology research, speaks about our latest report on the world of online dating.- 22418Murphy2025-03-20
Algorithms can save lives, make things easier and conquer chaos. But experts worry about governmental and corporate control of the data, and how algorithms can produce biased results and worsen digital divides.
Majorities of Americans see at least some risk from food produced using hormones, antibiotics, pesticides or artificial ingredients; half the public says that foods with genetically modified ingredients are worse for one's health than foods without.
