Pew Research Center
Nearly one-in-five teens can’t always finish their homework because of the digital divide
Some 15% of US households with school-age children do not have a high-speed internet connection at home, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of 2015 US Census Bureau data. New survey findings from the Center also show that some teens are more likely to face digital hurdles when trying to complete their homework.
Younger Americans are better than older Americans at telling factual news statements from opinions (Pew Research Center)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Tue, 10/23/2018 - 10:47
Social Media Bots Draw Public’s Attention and Concern
Since the 2016 US presidential election, many Americans have expressed concern about the presence of misinformation online, particularly on social media. This topic has drawn the attention of much of the public: About two-thirds of Americans (66%) have heard about social media bots, though far fewer (16%) have heard a lot about these accounts. Among those aware of the phenomenon, a large majority are concerned that bot accounts are being used maliciously, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
How social media users have discussed sexual harassment since #MeToo went viral (Pew Research Center)
Submitted by benton on Thu, 10/11/2018 - 14:13
Internet Connectivity Seen as Having Positive Impact on Life in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa has experienced dramatic gains in internet use in recent years. With this rapid growth in connectivity have come a host of potential problems, including fake news, political targeting and manipulation and financial scams, among others. Yet according to a new Pew Research Center analysis, most sub-Saharan Africans feel positively about the role the internet plays in their country.