Here’s a look back at 2023 through some of our most striking research findings.

35% of U.S. parents with children younger than 18 say they are extremely or very worried that their children might be bullied at some point.

71% of adults say they are very or somewhat concerned about how the government uses the data it collects about them, up from 64% in 2019.

The share of Americans who say they are very or somewhat concerned about government use of people’s data has increased from 64% in 2019 to 71% today. Two-thirds (67%) of adults say they understand little to nothing about what companies are doing with their personal data, up from 59%.

Americans’ understanding of digital topics varies notably depending on the subject. For example, majorities of U.S. adults know what cookies on websites do and can identify a secure password, but far fewer can recognize an example of two-factor authentication.

Test your knowledge of digital topics and terms by taking our nine-question quiz. Then, compare your score with knowledge measured among the American public.

Most Americans say the U.S. government and technology companies should each take steps to restrict false information and extremely violent content online.

About six-in-ten Americans (59%) see TikTok as a major or minor threat to national security in the United States.

As they watch the splashy emergence of generative artificial intelligence and an array of other AI applications, experts participating in a new Pew Research Center canvassing say they have deep concerns about people's and society's overall well-being. At the same time, they expect to see great benefits in health care, scientific advances and education

Since Elon Musk's take over of Twitter, Republican users have more positive views of the site, while those of Democratic users are more negative.