Misinformation

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.

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.

Roughly four-in-ten Americans have personally experienced online harassment, and 62% consider it a major problem.

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

About two-in-three U.S. adults say fake news stories cause a great deal of confusion about the basic facts of current issues. And nearly a quarter say they have ever shared completely made-up news.

A majority of U.S. adults (59%) reject the idea of adding interpretation, saying that the news media should present the facts alone

n the contentious weeks leading up to Election Day, voters are deeply divided over the candidates, major issues and the nation’s past and future course. And, in a new survey, most voters say these differences even extend to disputes over basic facts.