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About 4 in 10 teens support cellphone bans in classrooms; fewer back all-day restrictions
Tue Jan 13 1:56 pm

About one-in-five teens support banning cellphones during the entire school day, including at lunch and between classes.

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Wikipedia at 25: What the data tells us
Tue Jan 13 10:53 am

As of December 2025, there are over 66 million articles across all languages on Wikipedia. Around 7 million articles are in English.

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What we know about internet use, smartphone ownership and digital divides in the U.S.
Thu Jan 08 1:59 pm

Today, most Americans subscribe to home broadband internet and own a smartphone, while about four-in-ten say they're online almost constantly.

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Striking findings from 2025
Tue Dec 09 10:59 am

Here’s a look back at 2025 through 12 of our most striking research findings.

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Young Adults and the Future of News
Wed Dec 03 9:50 am

U.S. adults under 30 follow news less closely than any other age group. And they’re more likely to get (and trust) news from social media.

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When Americans say they get news from TV, what do they mean?
Thu Nov 20 10:47 am

Among TV news consumers, 57% say that their news mostly comes from cable, satellite or broadcast television. 34% say it mostly comes from streaming services.

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Mobile Fact Sheet
Thu Nov 20 9:40 am

Americans today are increasingly connected to the world of digital information while “on the go” via smartphones. Explore the latest patterns, trends and statistics that have shaped the mobile revolution.

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Social Media Fact Sheet
Thu Nov 20 9:40 am

Today YouTube and Facebook are the most-widely used online platforms. Explore the demographic patterns and trends shaping the social media landscape.

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How Parents Use Online Communities
Wed Nov 12 1:58 pm

On Reddit's largest parenting forum, around one-in-five posts mention kids' tech use. Posts often express negative emotions, but comments are overwhelmingly supportive.

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Republicans, Democrats now equally concerned about AI in daily life, but views on regulation differ
Thu Nov 06 10:53 am

Overall, 44% of U.S. adults say they trust the U.S. a lot or some to regulate the use of AI effectively, while 47% have little to no trust in the U.S. to do this.

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News Influencers Fact Sheet
Tue Nov 04 9:51 am

About one-in-five U.S. adults say they regularly get news from news influencers on social media, and this is especially common among younger adults.

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What we know about energy use at U.S. data centers amid the AI boom
Fri Oct 24 10:52 am

Data centers accounted for 4% of total U.S. electricity use in 2024. Their energy demand is expected to more than double by 2030.

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