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The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview The American Trends Panel (ATP), created by Pew Research Center, is a nationally representative| Pew Research Center
The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview The American Trends Panel (ATP), created by Pew Research Center, is a nationally representative| Pew Research Center
Many Americans have little to no understanding of what companies are doing with the data that is collected about them. At the same time, nearly all| Pew Research Center
These groups are far apart in their enthusiasm and predictions for AI, but both want more personal control and worry about too little regulation.| Pew Research Center
Americans’ understanding of digital topics varies notably depending on the subject. For example, majorities of U.S. adults know what cookies on websites do and can identify a secure password, but far fewer can recognize an example of two-factor authentication.| Pew Research Center
Nearly half of U.S. teens (46%) say they're on the internet almost constantly. YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat remain widely used by teens.| Pew Research Center
73% of U.S. adults have experienced some kind of online scam or attack, and these are common across age groups. Most get scam calls, texts and emails at least weekly.| Pew Research Center
Experts are split on whether the coming years will see less misinformation online. Those who foresee improvement hope for technological and societal solutions. Others say bad actors using technology can exploit human vulnerabilities.| Pew Research Center
Tinder is the most widely used dating platform in the U.S. About half of those who have used dating sites or apps have had positive experiences, and some have met their partners on one; however, safety and harassment remain issues.| Pew Research Center
85% of U.S. teens say they play video games. They see both positive and negative sides, from making friends to harassment and sleep loss.| Pew Research Center
Most teens at least sometimes feel happy and peaceful when they don’t have their phone, but 44% say this makes them anxious.| Pew Research Center
Smartphones are fueling a shift in the communication landscape for teens. Nearly three-quarters of teens now use smartphones and 92% of teens report going online daily — including 24% who say they go online "almost constantly."| Pew Research Center
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| Pew Research Center
Eight-in-ten or more U.S. adults say they use the internet, have a smartphone or subscribe to high-speed internet at home. About four-in-ten report being online almost constantly| Pew Research Center
YouTube and Facebook are by far the most used online platforms among U.S. adults. But TikTok's user base has grown significantly in recent years: 33% of U.S. adults now say they use it, up from 21% in 2021.| Pew Research Center
With the rise of the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag, along with others like #MeToo and #MAGA, a look at Twitter and Americans’ views on the impact of social media on political and civic engagement| Pew Research Center
Physical currency has existed since the dawn of the modern economy, but its role is waning as new modes of payment have emerged: Today, 24% of Americans| Pew Research Center
Majorities of teens credit social media with strengthening their friendships and providing support while also noting the emotionally charged side of these platforms.| Pew Research Center
59% of U.S. teens have been bullied or harassed online, and a similar share says it's a major problem for people their age. At the same time, teens mostly think teachers, social media companies and politicians are failing at addressing this issue.| Pew Research Center
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.| Pew Research Center
Artificial intelligence (AI) is spreading through society into some of the most important sectors of people’s lives – from health care and legal services| Pew Research Center
Consumers have long relied on advice and recommendations from others before making purchasing decisions, and Americans today have access to a vast library| Pew Research Center
Most think social media companies have too much political power and censor political views they oppose. Still, Republicans stand out on several measures, with a majority believing major technology companies are biased toward liberals.| Pew Research Center
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.| Pew Research Center
Nine-in-ten Americans say the internet has been essential or important to them, many made video calls and 40% used technology in new ways. But while tech was a lifeline for some, others faced struggles.| Pew Research Center
People seeking employment must increasingly put their “best foot forward” not just to a hiring manager, but to a computer program with power to weed them| Pew Research Center
A prototype driverless car on demonstration around the roads of East London in 2017. (Philip Toscano/PA Images via Getty Images) Driverless cars may evoke| Pew Research Center
Around half of adult TikTok users in the U.S. have never posted a video themselves. And a minority of users produce the vast majority of content.| Pew Research Center
A large majority of Americans seek extra knowledge for personal and work-related reasons. Digital technology plays a notable role in these knowledge pursuits, but place-based learning remains vital to many.| Pew Research Center
Some 16% of Americans have ever earned money from an online gig platform. While most gig platform workers say they have had a positive experience with these jobs, some report facing on-the-job troubles like being treated rudely or sexually harassed.| Pew Research Center
YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram remain the most widely used online platforms among U.S. teens. And teens are less likely to be using Facebook and Twitter (recently renamed X) than they were a decade ago.| Pew Research Center
Smartphone ownership and home broadband adoption are up slightly since 2019. And 30% of Americans say they at least sometimes experience problems connecting to the internet at home.| Pew Research Center
The internet represents a fundamental shift in how Americans connect with one another, gather information and conduct their day-to-day lives. Explore the patterns, trends and statistics of internet and home broadband adoption in the United States.| Pew Research Center
Today YouTube and Facebook are the most-widely used online platforms. Explore the demographic patterns and trends shaping the social media landscape.| Pew Research Center
The share of Americans who say they are very or somewhat concerned about government use of people’s data has increased from 64% in 2019 to 71% today. Two-thirds (67%) of adults say they understand little to nothing about what companies are doing with their personal data, up from 59%.| Pew Research Center
Roughly four-in-ten Americans have experienced online harassment, with half of this group citing politics as the reason they think they were targeted. Growing shares face more severe online abuse such as sexual harassment or stalking| Pew Research Center
According to YouTube, 1 billion hours of videos are watched on the site every day, and the platform has over 2 billion users. The video site has also| Pew Research Center
Nearly half of U.S. teens have been bullied or harassed online, with physical appearance being seen as a relatively common reason why.| Pew Research Center
YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat are the most popular online platforms among teenagers.| Pew Research Center
Americans today are increasingly connected to the world of digital information while “on the go” via smartphones. Explore the latest patterns, trends and statistics that have shaped the mobile revolution.| Pew Research Center
A majority of Americans say they use YouTube and Facebook, while use of Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok is especially common among adults under 30.| Pew Research Center
Twitter users are younger, more likely to identify as Democrats, more highly educated and have higher incomes than U.S. adults overall.| Pew Research Center
The landscape of social media is ever-changing, especially among teens who often are on the leading edge of this space. A new survey of American teenagers ages 13 to 17 finds that TikTok has established itself as one of the top online platforms for U.S. teens, while the share of teens who use Facebook has fallen sharply.| Pew Research Center
