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HackerNoon Technology Polls

HackerNoon readers are younger, wealthier and more educated than the internet's average.
These polls represent where forward thinking technologists see the industry headed.

TECHNOLOGY

What Do You Think of Customer Service Chatbots?

When you go to a new website and are immediately hit with a customer service chatbot message, what do you think of it? Are you a fan of this service or do you prefer speaking with a real person?

21% I like the chatbots.

12% I love the chabots.

26% I dislike the chatbots.

27% I hate the chatbots.

12% I feel indifferent.

353 Voters

Would You Eat Meat Grown in a Lab?

In 2013, the first lab-grown hamburger cost over $300,000. Today, despite efforts from around 200 startups, lab-grown meat still struggles with high costs, slow production, and funding issues. However, proponents still believe it can transform our food system by providing a more sustainable and humane alternative to traditional meat.

40% Yes, I'd try it

25% No way

25% Maybe, need more details

8% If the FDA approves it, I’m in

336 Voters

Would You Let AI Companies License Your Work?

OpenAI, Microsoft, and a host of other companies developing generative AI products have been accused of training their products on unlicensed work(s). If the companies reached out to you to license YOUR work, would you let them?

22% I would let AI companies freely use my work

29% I would license my work in exchange for a fee

16% I would license my work on a case by case basis, regardless of whether a fee is involved

10% I am not interested in licensing my work to AI companies

21% I don't want to license my work but I believe AI companies will use it anyway

198 Voters

Which of the following emerging technologies do you think will most impact the future?

Tech comes, and tech goes, but one of these will likely shape the future of tech to come.

13% The Metaverse

19% Cryptocurrency

50% Large Language Models (LLMs)

16% Spatial Computing

257 Voters

Which Programming Language Would You Recommend to Beginners?

A friend approaches you saying they want to get into programming but don't know what language to start with. What do you tell them?

46% Python

20% JavaScript

9% C#

7% HTML

15% Other

435 Voters

Ready to Plug Into the Electric Vehicle Movement?

67% of Americans are open to electric cars (EVs), with big names like Ferrari joining the movement. Demand is high, but concerns remain about charging stations and costs. Even battery makers are feeling the pinch. Would you consider an EV for your next car?

38% Yes, I'm excited to switch to electric!

31% No, I prefer a gas-powered car for now.

19% Hybrid cars are where it's at.

10% Not sure, I need to learn more about EVs.

302 Voters

How Frequently Do You Visit HackerNoon?

Describe your how ofter you visit HackerNoon!

15% A few times a day

17% Once a day

20% A few times a week

12% Once a week

22% I rarely visit HackerNoon

11% I only visit HackerNoon When I need to

259 Voters

Which HackerNoon Tech Category Do You Read The Most?

With 22 tech categories available, which of the following do you find yourself digging into the most often?

19% Web3

21% AI

15% Cybersecurity

31% Programming

7% Data Science

4% Other (Let us know in the comments!)

405 Voters

What's Your Daily Screen Time?

On average, how much time do you spend staring at your phone, laptop, TV, etc?

11% 1-2 hours a day

14% 3-6 hours a day

26% 6-9 hours a day

26% 9-12 hours a day

21% 12+ hours a day

379 Voters

Have You Ever Participated in a Writing Contest on HackerNoon?

Writing contests on HackerNoon offer our growing community a chance to win substantial cash prizes by sharing their expertise on various themes and subjects. You can find all active contests at contests.hackernoon.com. So, have you participated yet?

25% Yes, I have

26% No, I haven't heard about them

18% No, I'm not interested

19% No, I don't think I'll get far

10% No, I haven't found the right contest for me

298 Voters