Internet & Technology

Photos that exclusively show men make up the majority of photos that show people; representational differences persist across topics

Many social media users in 11 emerging countries report being regularly exposed to misinformation when using the platforms.

Many who use social media say they regularly see false or misleading content, but also view these platforms as offering new avenues for political engagement.

What is the internet? Who is an internet user? Research suggests that some people who use the internet may not be aware that they’re doing so.

Our first study of Twitter behavior based on a representative sample of U.S. adult users explores Americans' use of the platform.

Twitter users are younger, more likely to identify as Democrats, more highly educated and have higher incomes than U.S. adults overall.

France stands out from other Western European countries for its broad discontent toward the news media. About a third of adults say they trust the news media, including just 4% who say they have a lot of trust

The steady growth in adoption that social platforms have experienced in the U.S. over the past decade also appears to be slowing.

Most Americans anticipate widespread job automation in the future, and they generally foresee more negative than positive effects from these advances.

Nearly as many U.S. adults prefer to get local news online as through a TV set. And while Americans prize community connection from their local news providers, they are largely unaware of the financial challenges they face.