Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for April 22, 2019
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April 22, 2019: Americans are evenly divided on whether social media platforms have been good or bad for the United States. A ScottRasmussen.com national survey found that 45% say they’ve been good while 43% take the opposite view. Twelve percent (12%) are not sure.[1]
There is a significant generation gap in reactions to these platforms that have reshaped the way Americans communicate. Voters under 35 believe social media platforms have been good for the nation by a 57% to 30% margin. Those over 50 believe they’ve been bad by a 49% to 39% margin.
While Americans aren’t sure about social media platforms, 89% believe the digital revolution overall has been good for the nation. Most believe health monitors like Fitbit (78%), barcode scanners (77%), smartphones (76%), online banking (75%), and facial recognition technology (65%) have been good for the nation.
However, only 31% believe self-driving cars have been good for the nation. Forty-one percent (41%) believe they have been bad.
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