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Predictions from experts about the online social climate in 2026, from @pewresearch and @ImagineInternet.

Many experts fear uncivil and manipulative behaviors on the internet will persist – and may get worse.

A majority of internet users can answer fewer than half the questions correctly on a difficult knowledge quiz about cybersecurity issues and concepts.

A majority of online adults can identify a strong password and know the risks of using public Wi-Fi. Yet, many struggle with more technical cybersecurity concepts.

India and China have long had a competitive relationship and have emerged as major economic powers. But in the digital space, China has a clear advantage.

More than a quarter of owners say they don't use a screen lock or other security features to access their phone, but most are taking at least some steps for security.

A new analysis of more than 200,000 press releases and Facebook posts from the official accounts of members of the 114th Congress uses methods from the emerging field of computational social science to quantify how often legislators themselves “go negative” in their outreach to the public.

A unique study of Americans’ online news habits over the course of a week provides a detailed window into how Americans learn about current events in the digital age.

Many Americans do not trust modern institutions to protect their personal data – even as they frequently neglect cybersecurity best practices in their own personal lives.