Plus, the importance of social media for Black Americans
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December 22, 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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** Intent to get a COVID-19 vaccine rises to 60% as confidence in research and development process increases ([link removed])
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The share of Americans who say they plan to get vaccinated has increased as the public has grown more confident that the development process will deliver a safe and effective vaccine. Still, the U.S. public is far from uniform in views about a vaccine. About two-in-ten U.S. adults ([link removed]) are “pretty certain” they won’t get the vaccine – even when there’s more information.
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** Most Americans don’t answer cellphone calls from unknown numbers ([link removed])
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Americans just aren’t picking up the phone much anymore. Some eight-in-ten Americans say ([link removed]) they generally don't answer their cellphone when an unknown number calls, our survey found. But not all Americans are equally likely to ignore these calls.
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** Biotechnology research viewed with caution globally, but most support gene editing for babies to treat disease ([link removed])
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Majorities say scientific research on gene editing ([link removed]) is a misuse – rather than an appropriate use – of technology. But public acceptance of gene editing for babies depends on how it will be used, and views often differ by age and religion.
** Social media continue to be important political outlets for Black Americans ([link removed])
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These platforms have served as venues for political engagement and social activism for many years, especially for Black Americans ([link removed]) . Across surveys, Black social media users have been particularly likely to say that these sites are personally important to them for getting involved with issues they care about or finding like-minded people.
* 8 facts about Americans and Instagram ([link removed])
* Fast facts on Americans’ views about social media as Facebook faces legal challenge ([link removed])
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** Are AI and job automation good for society? Globally, views are mixed ([link removed])
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As artificial intelligence plays a growing role in the everyday lives of people around the world, views on AI’s impact ([link removed]) on society are mixed. Opinions are also divided on another major technological development: using robots to automate many jobs humans have done in the past.
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** The challenges of contact tracing as U.S. battles COVID-19 ([link removed])
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Majorities of adults say they would be open to participating ([link removed]) in some parts of the process of identifying and isolating coronavirus victims, but others are reluctant to engage fully with public health authorities.
* Key findings about Americans’ views on COVID-19 contact tracing ([link removed])
** What we’ve learned about Americans’ views of technology during the time of COVID-19 ([link removed])
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** Measuring news consumption in a digital era ([link removed])
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** Many publics around the world doubt safety of genetically modified foods ([link removed])
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** Media mentions
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Why A Big Bloc of Americans Is Wary Of The COVID-19 Vaccine — Even As Experts Hope To See Widespread Immunization ([link removed])
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Why many Americans refuse to participate in contact tracing ([link removed])
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More than half of Americans say they know someone who has been hospitalized or died due to Covid-19, Pew survey finds ([link removed])
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The share of Americans who generally pick up cellphone calls (#) from unknown numbers.
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