Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World

Home Research Topics Internet & Technology Technology Adoption

Technology Adoption

All

Technology Adoption

Publications

Filtering by:
Reset
  • report

    Bots in the Twittersphere

    An estimated two-thirds of tweeted links to popular websites are posted by automated accounts – not human beings.

  • report

    Social Media Use in 2018

    Facebook and YouTube dominate the social media landscape. But younger Americans, especially those ages 18 to 24, stand out in using a variety of platforms like Snapchat, Instagram and Twitter.

  • report

    The Future of Truth and Misinformation Online

    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.

  • presentation

    10 facts about jobs in the future

    Lee Rainie, director of internet and technology research at Pew Research Center, presented these findings at the International Monetary Fund/World Bank’s Youth Dialogue and its program, “A World Without Work?” The findings tie to several pieces of research at the Center, including reports on the state of American jobs, automation in everyday life, and the future of jobs training programs.

  • report

    Automation in Everyday Life

    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.

  • report

    How People Approach Facts and Information

    People deal in varying ways with tensions about what information to trust and how much they want to learn. Some are interested and engaged with information; others are wary and stressed.

  • report

    The Fate of Online Trust in the Next Decade

    Many experts say lack of trust won’t hinder increased public reliance on the internet. Some expect trust to grow as tech and regulatory changes arise; others think it will worsen or maybe change entirely.