Technology Policy Issues

Pew Research Center’s political typology sorts Americans into cohesive, like-minded groups based on their values, beliefs, and views about politics and the political system. Use this tool to compare the groups on some key topics and their demographics.

Here is what our surveys found about the students most likely to lack the home internet connectivity needed to finish schoolwork.

The digital divide between Americans who have a disability and Americans who do not remains for some devices.

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.

Rural adults are less likely than suburban adults to have home broadband and less likely than urban adults to own a smartphone, tablet or computer.

48% of US adults say the government should restrict false information online, even if it means losing some freedom to access/publish content.

A majority of Americans (68%) believe major technology companies have too much power and influence in the economy.

Black and Hispanic Americans remain less likely than White adults to say they own a traditional computer or have high-speed internet at home.

41% of U.S. adults say people should be able to sue social media companies for content that other users post on these companies’ platforms.

The shares of Americans in each income tier who have home broadband or a smartphone have not significantly changed from 2019 to 2021.