How Much of the Internet Is Written With AI?
A random sample of 10,000 webpages from July 2026 finds about 10% show signs of being written or substantially edited by AI, indicating notable AI-generated presence across the observable web.
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Young adults in the U.S. are increasingly wary of AI, concerned it will take jobs
Around half of Americans now say they feel more concerned than excited about artificial intelligence, with worry rising particularly among young adults, who report increasing anxiety that AI could cost jobs and harm prospects.
Methodology
Explains the sampling approach using Common Crawl web-archive data—monthly ‘crawls’ of the observable internet—to estimate prevalence of AI-authored content and underpin the study’s webpage sample and analysis.
Public opinion of India is mixed across 36 countries
Public opinion of India across 36 countries varies sharply: favourable views range from 79% in Sri Lanka down to just 7% in Pakistan, showing wide international divergence in perceptions of India.
Is teen summer employment in the U.S. rebounding after a long fade?
US teen summer employment among 16–19‑year‑olds was 35.5% this summer, a slight rise from 2025 but well below pre‑2000 rates when over half typically worked, signalling a long‑term decline in adolescent labour market participation.
Refugee admissions to the U.S. are dropping sharply in Trump’s second term
Finds US refugee admissions have fallen sharply in President Trump’s second term, with just over 10,000 admissions in fiscal 2026 compared with about 38,000 in fiscal 2025, signalling a major reduction in resettlement numbers.
Americans’ use of social media for health information differs by race and ethnicity
Survey finds Hispanic, Black and Asian US adults are more likely than White adults to obtain health information from social media and to rely on health and wellness influencers as sources of health guidance.
India and Pakistan: Rivals With Divergent Views of the Global Order
Indians and Pakistanis each tend to view the other as their top security threat and express scepticism about the other side’s commitment to maintaining good bilateral relations, according to Pew Research Center findings.
How do South Asians view other countries in the region?
Surveying adults in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, respondents generally view neighbouring South Asian countries negatively, with only Sri Lanka receiving more positive than negative ratings from the other three publics.
Second Trump administration has ended Temporary Protected Status for most immigrants who had it
Reports that a second Trump administration has ended Temporary Protected Status for people from 13 countries, affecting roughly one million recipients who previously held TPS in the United States.
Most Americans Favor the Death Penalty for Those Convicted of Murder
Finds 68% of Americans view the death penalty for murder as morally justified, while 59% say it does not deter serious crimes; notable partisan divides exist across both questions.
Displaying the Ten Commandments in schools
Surveying US debate over displaying the Ten Commandments in schools, the briefing reviews public attitudes and political arguments about religion in public education and the implications for church–state boundaries and policy discourse.
Trump’s job approval rating is low by historical standards
Reports Donald Trump’s job approval at 34%, lower than most recent presidents at similar points in office, with a vast 78-point partisan approval gap.
Weekly: 8.22.26
Pew’s weekly roundup notes recent research findings, including that the number of South African refugees admitted to the US so far in fiscal year 2026 is the highest on record to date.
How TPS has changed under Trump
A Pew Research Weekly Roundup notes fall‑2025 survey results on childhood vaccine confidence: a share of US parents of under‑18s are highly confident the schedule is safe, 27% somewhat confident and 24% not very or not at all confident.
Scripps announces digital restructure and layoffs
E.W. Scripps is cutting 268 jobs as it restructures its local TV operations around digital‑first news production and streaming, centralising some functions to support a more online-focused business model.
Errata: Spring 2024 Survey Data
Pew Research Center has issued an erratum to its Spring 2024 survey data, signalling corrections to previously released survey figures.
The Briefing: 8.20.26
A Pew Research Centre newsletter summarises recent news, including coverage of ABC/Disney suing the US Federal Communications Commission over alleged retaliatory license review; the briefing flags major US media and policy developments.
How confident are Americans in the midterm elections’ fairness and accuracy?
A US survey finds just over half of Americans say they are confident the 2026 midterm elections will be fair and accurate, indicating significant public scepticism about electoral integrity ahead of the vote.
Methodology
Methodology note for Pew Research Center’s Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey outlining face‑to‑face interview fieldwork by Gallup and Langer Research Associates, national sample designs and country‑specific sampling details.
Most U.S. senators appointed since 1990 have run to keep their seat – and most have won
Since 1990, 43 members of the US Senate have been appointed mid-term; 27 of those appointees (63%) subsequently stood for election to retain their seats, according to Pew Research Center.
Views on abortion in Massachusetts
Presents survey findings on Massachusetts residents’ attitudes to abortion, outlining public opinion in the state and how constituents view abortion policy and related social issues (no further numerical details provided in the blurb).
Confidence in election fairness
Weekly Pew Research Centre finding: substantially more Republicans (83%) than Democrats (53%) say they are confident all citizens who want to vote in the midterms will be able to do so, highlighting partisan divergence in trust about electoral access.
Forbes fires top editor over secret payment
News item reporting Forbes sacked its top editor after failing to disclose a $6 million payment from a company founder that does business with the publisher, raising questions about editorial independence and disclosure practices.
Methodology
Describes Pew Research Center’s American Trends Panel Wave 196 methodology: fieldwork ran 6–12 July 2026 with 3,554 respondents out of 4,173 sampled for this nationally representative US adults survey.
Most Americans are uncomfortable with transgender athletes on sports teams that don’t match their birth sex
A Pew Research Center finding reports that a plurality of Americans feel uncomfortable with transgender athletes competing on teams that do not match their birth sex, signalling substantial public opposition to inclusive sports policies in the US.
Most U.S. adults have lived with a romantic partner they’re not married to by their early 40s
Finds that about three-quarters of Americans in their late 30s or early 40s have at some point lived with a romantic partner to whom they were not married.
Favorable views of Supreme Court remain near historic low
Public opinion tracking shows favourable views of the US Supreme Court remain close to historic lows, with roughly half of Americans expressing an unfavourable opinion and about as many holding positive views.
Support grows for school cellphone bans
Public support for banning mobile phones in schools is reported to be growing, reflecting shifting attitudes among parents and the public about classroom device use and potential restrictions on students’ social media access.
Acknowledgments
A list of individuals who contributed to a Pew Research Center report, naming researchers, designers and communications staff involved in the project; this page provides acknowledgements rather than substantive findings or data.