Plus: Americans' confidence in science, tech experts' predictions for democracy and more.
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March 11, 2020
** Internet, Science & Tech
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A monthly digest of the Center's latest research on how the internet, science and technology are impacting society · Subscribe ↗ ([link removed])
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** The virtues and downsides of online dating ([link removed])
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Three-in-ten U.S. adults say they have used a dating site or app ([link removed]) . A majority of online daters say their overall experience was positive, but many users – particularly younger women – report being harassed or sent sexually explicit messages they did not ask for on these platforms.
* 10 facts about Americans and online dating ([link removed])
* Q&A: How and why we studied online dating in the U.S. ([link removed])
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** Many tech experts say digital disruption will hurt democracy ([link removed])
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About half the experts we canvassed predict ([link removed]) humans’ use of technology will weaken democracy by 2030, while a third expect technology will strengthen it as reformers fight back against democracy’s foes.
* Shareable quotes from experts on the future of democracy ([link removed])
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** Key findings about Americans’ confidence in science and their views on scientists’ role in society ([link removed])
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Here is a roundup of key takeaways ([link removed]) from our studies of U.S. public opinion about science issues and their effect on society.
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** About half of Americans are OK with DNA testing companies sharing user data with law enforcement ([link removed])
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The use of at-home DNA testing kits has raised concerns about whether consumers are comfortable ([link removed]) with their genetic data being used to help solve crimes.
** More Americans see climate change as a priority, but Democrats are much more concerned than Republicans ([link removed])
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** Most Americans support the right to have some personal info removed from online searches ([link removed])
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** Media mentions
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Tech Experts Are Pessimistic About Their Industry ([link removed])
The Atlantic
Americans Are Split On Online Dating—but Swipe More Than Ever ([link removed])
Wired
Online Dating Goes Mainstream Despite Some Doubts: US Survey ([link removed])
Agence France-Presse
Tech experts say advances in digital technology will hurt democracy ([link removed])
Axios
LGBTQ adults are using dating apps nearly twice as much as straight adults, Pew study finds ([link removed])
Business Insider
Pew: 30% of US adults have used online dating; 12% found a committed relationship from it ([link removed])
Tech Crunch
LGB adults are nearly twice as likely as straight adults to use dating apps in the U.S., new study finds ([link removed])
New York Daily News
** From our research
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of U.S. adults believe scientists ([link removed]) should take an active role in policy debates about scientific issues, while about 39% say scientists should focus on establishing sound scientific facts and stay out of such debates.
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