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Can satellite internet bridge India's digital divide? DW 10/30/2024

Satellite internet is poised for significant growth in India, addressing connectivity for remote areas and bridging the digital divide.

UK government pledges 500m to expand broadband and mobile coverage in rural areas

The Labour government allocates £500 million to enhance broadband and mobile services in rural areas, reinforcing its commitment to digital connectivity across the UK.

UK government accelerates 4G roll-out in rural Wales | Computer Weekly

The UK government is enhancing rural connectivity in Wales through the Shared Rural Network programme, boosting economic growth and closing the digital divide.

Conexon Completes Fourth Fiber Network

Conexon Connect and Ocmulgee EMC completed a high-speed fiber broadband network, achieving full coverage for 8,000 members in rural Georgia eight months ahead of schedule.

Can satellite internet bridge India's digital divide? DW 10/30/2024

Satellite internet is poised for significant growth in India, addressing connectivity for remote areas and bridging the digital divide.

UK government pledges 500m to expand broadband and mobile coverage in rural areas

The Labour government allocates £500 million to enhance broadband and mobile services in rural areas, reinforcing its commitment to digital connectivity across the UK.

UK government accelerates 4G roll-out in rural Wales | Computer Weekly

The UK government is enhancing rural connectivity in Wales through the Shared Rural Network programme, boosting economic growth and closing the digital divide.

Conexon Completes Fourth Fiber Network

Conexon Connect and Ocmulgee EMC completed a high-speed fiber broadband network, achieving full coverage for 8,000 members in rural Georgia eight months ahead of schedule.
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#broadband

Frontier Confirms California Funding Win

Frontier received over $23 million in grants to expand high-speed fiber internet access in California, targeting unserved and underserved communities.

BEAD Can Close the Digital Divide if We Build for the Future, Avoid Mistakes of the Past

The BEAD Program offers a crucial chance to enhance internet access in rural America and reduce the digital divide.

Project Gigabit extends into Yorkshire | Computer Weekly

Government's Project Gigabit enhances rural broadband access to close the urban-rural digital divide, boosting the economy and supporting growth in tech industries.

Ziply, 12 Others Poised to Share $133M in Oregon Broadband Funding

Oregon is funding broadband deployment in underserved areas, with Ziply Fiber receiving $18.6 million among various awardees.

Permitting for Broadband Projects Key to Effective Expansion, Says Industry Thinkers

The white paper provides guidance for broadband providers and local governments to navigate permitting challenges amidst substantial funding opportunities.

Frontier Confirms California Funding Win

Frontier received over $23 million in grants to expand high-speed fiber internet access in California, targeting unserved and underserved communities.

BEAD Can Close the Digital Divide if We Build for the Future, Avoid Mistakes of the Past

The BEAD Program offers a crucial chance to enhance internet access in rural America and reduce the digital divide.

Project Gigabit extends into Yorkshire | Computer Weekly

Government's Project Gigabit enhances rural broadband access to close the urban-rural digital divide, boosting the economy and supporting growth in tech industries.

Ziply, 12 Others Poised to Share $133M in Oregon Broadband Funding

Oregon is funding broadband deployment in underserved areas, with Ziply Fiber receiving $18.6 million among various awardees.

Permitting for Broadband Projects Key to Effective Expansion, Says Industry Thinkers

The white paper provides guidance for broadband providers and local governments to navigate permitting challenges amidst substantial funding opportunities.
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#technology

District 5 candidates want to leverage technology to improve SF

Tech can play a vital role in solving local issues and improving transparency in District 5.

Life Hack: RED - Retired, Extremely Dexterous | HackerNoon

Utilizing technology and responsible practices is key to empowering communities and bridging digital divides.

District 5 candidates want to leverage technology to improve SF

Tech can play a vital role in solving local issues and improving transparency in District 5.

Life Hack: RED - Retired, Extremely Dexterous | HackerNoon

Utilizing technology and responsible practices is key to empowering communities and bridging digital divides.
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#broadband-access

FCC: Space-based network backup can kill mobile dead zones

The FCC envisions an integrated network future combining satellite and terrestrial communications for universal connectivity.

Election 2024: What will the candidates do about the digital divide?

Bridging the digital divide is a critical issue in the 2024 election, with both candidates promising high-speed internet access amid significant political and operational challenges.

1 Million NYC Households Lost Their Internet Subsidies. Plans to Revive the Aid Are in Political Purgatory

The Affordable Connectivity Program's funding depletion has severely impacted low-income households' ability to access essential internet services.

Spectrum made to restore $15/month low-income internet: Hochul

State reaches a settlement mandating Charter to offer $15 broadband internet for low-income residents receiving certain benefits.
The initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and support low-income families with reliable internet access.

California Awards $41M in Last-Mile Funding for Madera, Napa, and San Luis Obispo Counties

$41 million granted for broadband projects aims to improve internet access in unserved communities across California.
The initiative supports education, healthcare, and economic development while focusing on disadvantaged areas.

FCC: Space-based network backup can kill mobile dead zones

The FCC envisions an integrated network future combining satellite and terrestrial communications for universal connectivity.

Election 2024: What will the candidates do about the digital divide?

Bridging the digital divide is a critical issue in the 2024 election, with both candidates promising high-speed internet access amid significant political and operational challenges.

1 Million NYC Households Lost Their Internet Subsidies. Plans to Revive the Aid Are in Political Purgatory

The Affordable Connectivity Program's funding depletion has severely impacted low-income households' ability to access essential internet services.

Spectrum made to restore $15/month low-income internet: Hochul

State reaches a settlement mandating Charter to offer $15 broadband internet for low-income residents receiving certain benefits.
The initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and support low-income families with reliable internet access.

California Awards $41M in Last-Mile Funding for Madera, Napa, and San Luis Obispo Counties

$41 million granted for broadband projects aims to improve internet access in unserved communities across California.
The initiative supports education, healthcare, and economic development while focusing on disadvantaged areas.
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#internet-service

unWired Broadband to Bring NextGen Fiber Internet to Parlier, California

unWired Broadband is constructing a NextGen Fiber Internet network in Parlier, CA, promising speeds up to 5 Gbps for residents and businesses.

Lit Fiber Announces Expansion to Copley, Ohio

Lit Fiber is expanding into Copley, Ohio, to provide high-speed internet and bridge the digital divide.

unWired Broadband to Bring NextGen Fiber Internet to Parlier, California

unWired Broadband is constructing a NextGen Fiber Internet network in Parlier, CA, promising speeds up to 5 Gbps for residents and businesses.

Lit Fiber Announces Expansion to Copley, Ohio

Lit Fiber is expanding into Copley, Ohio, to provide high-speed internet and bridge the digital divide.
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#access-to-technology

Children need digital vaccination to fight fake news and boost digital skills'

Establish a minimum digital living standards framework to ensure all UK children have access to technology and skills to combat misinformation.

Half the world's online via mobile, but growth is slowing

Global mobile internet access is increasing but growth is slowing, revealing significant digital divides.

Children need digital vaccination to fight fake news and boost digital skills'

Establish a minimum digital living standards framework to ensure all UK children have access to technology and skills to combat misinformation.

Half the world's online via mobile, but growth is slowing

Global mobile internet access is increasing but growth is slowing, revealing significant digital divides.
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Lumos Announces $110M for Fiber Network in Summit County, Ohio

Lumos is investing $110 million to expand fiber-optic internet services into Summit County, Ohio, enhancing access for homes and businesses.

Innovative Systems Announces 2024 Broadband Award Winners

Recognition of exceptional broadband service providers enhances community connectivity and celebrates their achievements in overcoming digital challenges.
#high-speed-internet

KWIKOM Introduces 5 Gbps Broadband Service

KWIKOM Communications has launched 5 Gbps internet speeds for residential and commercial customers, enhancing connectivity and digital experiences at home and in business.

Explore the Frontier of Connectivity: Starlink Mini Now Available | stupidDOPE

High-speed internet is no longer a luxury but a necessity, and the Starlink Mini from SpaceX aims to bridge the digital divide with compact, powerful capabilities.

KWIKOM Introduces 5 Gbps Broadband Service

KWIKOM Communications has launched 5 Gbps internet speeds for residential and commercial customers, enhancing connectivity and digital experiences at home and in business.

Explore the Frontier of Connectivity: Starlink Mini Now Available | stupidDOPE

High-speed internet is no longer a luxury but a necessity, and the Starlink Mini from SpaceX aims to bridge the digital divide with compact, powerful capabilities.
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#technology-access

Digital Inclusion Week, Highlighting an EFA Members Digital Equity Work:

CCTV Cambridge's Digital Navigator program effectively bridges the digital divide by enhancing community access to technology and supporting digital inclusion.

Are older adults without computers socially invisible? Some thoughts on access.

Many older adults feel invisible due to lack of technology access.
Over 15% of adults age 65 and older have no computers or internet access.

Digital Inclusion Week, Highlighting an EFA Members Digital Equity Work:

CCTV Cambridge's Digital Navigator program effectively bridges the digital divide by enhancing community access to technology and supporting digital inclusion.

Are older adults without computers socially invisible? Some thoughts on access.

Many older adults feel invisible due to lack of technology access.
Over 15% of adults age 65 and older have no computers or internet access.
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#artificial-intelligence

Leaders from BCG, Infosys, AARP, and more predict how AI will transform top companies in the next 12 months

Artificial intelligence will significantly impact workforce dynamics, necessitating reskilling and clear communication to minimize disruption.

TECNO at IFA 2024 reveals AI vision and AIoT products to advance Innovation For All - Yanko Design

AI will redefine human life by improving efficiency and accessibility, requiring widespread availability, especially in emerging markets.

Leaders from BCG, Infosys, AARP, and more predict how AI will transform top companies in the next 12 months

Artificial intelligence will significantly impact workforce dynamics, necessitating reskilling and clear communication to minimize disruption.

TECNO at IFA 2024 reveals AI vision and AIoT products to advance Innovation For All - Yanko Design

AI will redefine human life by improving efficiency and accessibility, requiring widespread availability, especially in emerging markets.
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Attochron Completes $15M Series A Funding

Attochron LLC secured $15 million in Series A funding to advance its free-space optical communications technology, targeting market launch in Q1 2025.
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WWW creator Tim Berners-Lee closes down his foundation

The World Wide Web Foundation has closed, claiming its mission to improve internet accessibility is fulfilled as others will continue the work.

Telstra goes to new heights to improve Norfolk Island connectivity | Computer Weekly

Norfolk Island's connectivity issues will be addressed through a $7.35 million investment in new satellite technology provided by Telstra International.
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Industry experts discuss bridging the digital divide in NYC

Improved internet access in underserved NYC communities is a result of public-private partnerships and lessons learned from the pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed significant disparities in internet access necessary for education.

The Path To Better Internet Is With Flying Routers - Really

High-altitude platforms could bridge the global digital divide, providing internet access to 3 billion people without reliable connections.

T-Mobile Partners with Boys & Girls Clubs to Promote Digital Access

T-Mobile's Project 10Million pledges increased data allowances to support the nearly 17 million U.S. school children lacking reliable internet.

1 in 6 Homes in This State Do Not Have Internet Access

Reliable internet access is essential for equal opportunities in education, employment, and healthcare, especially in underserved areas.

Cox Files Lawsuit Against Rhode Island Over Planned BEAD Funding Usage

Cox Communications' lawsuit claims the distribution of BEAD funding favors wealthy areas over low-income neighborhoods in Rhode Island.

Spectrum and Schneps Media Present

The event aims to address the digital divide and technology gap in New York City, focusing on access to high-speed internet for underserved communities.

Industry experts discuss bridging the digital divide in NYC

Improved internet access in underserved NYC communities is a result of public-private partnerships and lessons learned from the pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed significant disparities in internet access necessary for education.

The Path To Better Internet Is With Flying Routers - Really

High-altitude platforms could bridge the global digital divide, providing internet access to 3 billion people without reliable connections.

T-Mobile Partners with Boys & Girls Clubs to Promote Digital Access

T-Mobile's Project 10Million pledges increased data allowances to support the nearly 17 million U.S. school children lacking reliable internet.

1 in 6 Homes in This State Do Not Have Internet Access

Reliable internet access is essential for equal opportunities in education, employment, and healthcare, especially in underserved areas.

Cox Files Lawsuit Against Rhode Island Over Planned BEAD Funding Usage

Cox Communications' lawsuit claims the distribution of BEAD funding favors wealthy areas over low-income neighborhoods in Rhode Island.

Spectrum and Schneps Media Present

The event aims to address the digital divide and technology gap in New York City, focusing on access to high-speed internet for underserved communities.
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Rapper Common and T-Mobile come to the Bronx to help bridge the digital divide - Bronx Times

T-Mobile's Project 10 Million aims to bridge the digital divide for K-12 students by providing internet access and devices.
#ai-education

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announces $120M fund for global AI education | TechCrunch

AI is a transformative technology with the potential to enhance various global sectors.
Google aims to bridge the 'AI divide' with a $120 million fund for education.
Smart regulation is necessary to mitigate AI's risks and maximize its benefits.

This is how we can use AI to empower rural America

AI education can bridge the digital divide and reduce rural poverty.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announces $120M fund for global AI education | TechCrunch

AI is a transformative technology with the potential to enhance various global sectors.
Google aims to bridge the 'AI divide' with a $120 million fund for education.
Smart regulation is necessary to mitigate AI's risks and maximize its benefits.

This is how we can use AI to empower rural America

AI education can bridge the digital divide and reduce rural poverty.
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#broadband-expansion

Wisconsin Announces $27.8M in Digital Connectivity Grants

Governor Evers announced over $27.8 million in funding to improve internet access for more than 86,000 households in Wisconsin.

LiveOak Fiber Secures Additional Funding to Expand High-Speed Broadband Access

LiveOak Fiber is expanding high-speed broadband access in underserved areas of the southeast US with new funding support.

Wisconsin Announces $27.8M in Digital Connectivity Grants

Governor Evers announced over $27.8 million in funding to improve internet access for more than 86,000 households in Wisconsin.

LiveOak Fiber Secures Additional Funding to Expand High-Speed Broadband Access

LiveOak Fiber is expanding high-speed broadband access in underserved areas of the southeast US with new funding support.
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United Nations wants to treat AI with same urgency as climate change

The UN proposes a global initiative for AI governance to manage its risks and benefits for all nations.
#public-private-partnership

Michigan State and Merit Network Complete Statewide Broadband Project

The MOON-Light project enhances broadband access in Michigan, connecting thousands of homes through innovative partnerships and infrastructure development.

California CPUC Awards $237 Million for 21 Broadband Projects

California CPUC approved $237 million in grants for last mile broadband projects as part of the Broadband for All program.

Michigan State and Merit Network Complete Statewide Broadband Project

The MOON-Light project enhances broadband access in Michigan, connecting thousands of homes through innovative partnerships and infrastructure development.

California CPUC Awards $237 Million for 21 Broadband Projects

California CPUC approved $237 million in grants for last mile broadband projects as part of the Broadband for All program.
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NTIA Announces Project LEIA to Address Digital Divide

Project LEIA aims to better track internet adoption and address the digital divide at local levels through enhanced data collection and analysis.

Risks of Higher Bills, Lower Broadband Investment If Universal Service Fund Ends: NTCA

Rural broadband services could face severe disruptions without Universal Service Fund support, increasing costs and diminishing accessibility for rural communities.

NTIA Announces Project LEIA to Address Digital Divide

Project LEIA aims to better track internet adoption and address the digital divide at local levels through enhanced data collection and analysis.

Risks of Higher Bills, Lower Broadband Investment If Universal Service Fund Ends: NTCA

Rural broadband services could face severe disruptions without Universal Service Fund support, increasing costs and diminishing accessibility for rural communities.
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Kinetic by Windstream Teams Up with AT&T

Windstream's Kinetic and AT&T are partnering to enhance connectivity across 18 states, focusing on accessibility and affordability for customers.

AST SpaceMobile Announces First Satellite Launch Dates

AST SpaceMobile is set to launch the first space-based cellular broadband network for public and government use, with significant funding and ambitious coverage goals.
#regenerative-agriculture

Faces of the Farm Bill in Mississippi: Calvin Head - Modern Farmer

The Milestone Cooperative Association aims to promote healthy food accessibility while advocating for improved funding distribution in agricultural policies.

Faces of the Farm Bill: Calvin Head - Modern Farmer

A regenerative agriculture initiative is being employed to improve food access and quality of life for underserved communities.

Faces of the Farm Bill in Mississippi: Calvin Head - Modern Farmer

The Milestone Cooperative Association aims to promote healthy food accessibility while advocating for improved funding distribution in agricultural policies.

Faces of the Farm Bill: Calvin Head - Modern Farmer

A regenerative agriculture initiative is being employed to improve food access and quality of life for underserved communities.
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#broadband-infrastructure

Deficiency of Prevailing Wages on Broadband Projects Detrimental to Minnesota: Report

Minnesota's broadband funding strategy faces challenges due to prevailing wage exemption, limiting job quality and local economic growth.
Majority of broadband projects since 2014 are not adhering to prevailing wage standards.

Opinion: Is California's utilities commission really serious about broadband for all?

California's $6 billion broadband investment has not yet connected any new households due to administrative inefficiencies.

Deficiency of Prevailing Wages on Broadband Projects Detrimental to Minnesota: Report

Minnesota's broadband funding strategy faces challenges due to prevailing wage exemption, limiting job quality and local economic growth.
Majority of broadband projects since 2014 are not adhering to prevailing wage standards.

Opinion: Is California's utilities commission really serious about broadband for all?

California's $6 billion broadband investment has not yet connected any new households due to administrative inefficiencies.
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4 ways AI and tech tools can help frontline workers progress

Closing digital divide in workplace tech for frontline workers is crucial for inclusive growth and productivity.

How America can end energy insecurity and close the digital divide at the same time

Technology is key in the US decarbonization efforts, but the focus must also include underprivileged communities for a successful transition.

Best Ads of the Week: Jeremy Renner runs again for Brooks & Samsung shades Apple ad

Global campaigns featuring Timothée Chalamet, Danny Dyer, and plant-based ham stood out.

Editorial: California's love affair with fiber threatens efforts to bridge digital divide

California aims to bridge the digital divide with high-speed internet access using a mix of fiber optics and alternative technologies for cost-effectiveness.

Net neutrality is back: U.S. promises fast, safe and reliable internet for all

Government restores net neutrality rules for faster and more reliable internet connections by classifying broadband as a public utility.

Embedding AI into education will personalize learning

AI can revolutionize education by providing personalized learning pathways attuned to individual needs, bridging the digital divide and empowering all students.

The UN adopts a resolution backing efforts to ensure artificial intelligence is safe

The United Nations' first AI resolution ensures global cooperation for safe and beneficial AI technology.
The resolution emphasizes closing the digital divide and ensuring developing countries can leverage AI benefits.

What's it like to be a refugee in the UK without internet access? Mostly impossible and often unbearable | Joel Mordi

Pride events can positively impact young people's perception of being LGBT+.
Lack of digital access can exacerbate challenges faced by vulnerable populations during Covid-19.

The Digital Divide: could you live without the internet?

Digital exclusion affects one in seven Britons
The film highlights the diverse consequences of digital exclusion
#accessibility

NHS and Government websites should be made free of data charges, ministers told

Access to public service websites should be free to ensure affordability for all users
Zero-rating public authority websites can help bridge the digital divide for those in need

Digitization Puts Many at a Disadvantage

Digitization can disadvantage weaker, disabled, and older people due to the complexities of digital devices.
Analog technology like landline phones, coffee machines, and TVs are often more user-friendly compared to their digital counterparts.

NHS and Government websites should be made free of data charges, ministers told

Access to public service websites should be free to ensure affordability for all users
Zero-rating public authority websites can help bridge the digital divide for those in need

Digitization Puts Many at a Disadvantage

Digitization can disadvantage weaker, disabled, and older people due to the complexities of digital devices.
Analog technology like landline phones, coffee machines, and TVs are often more user-friendly compared to their digital counterparts.
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AI to impact 60% of advanced economy jobs, says IMF's chief

AI will impact 60 percent of jobs in advanced economies, 40 percent in emerging markets, and 26 percent in low-income countries
Half of the jobs impacted by AI will be negatively affected, while the rest may benefit from enhanced productivity gains
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Wells Fargo teams up with Dallas megachurch to build "inclusive communities"

Wells Fargo and T.D. Jakes Group announced a 10-year partnership aimed at "revitalizing neighborhoods" and creating long-term change in communities most in need.The announcement comes a year after Bloomberg reported that only 47% of Black homeowners who completed a refinance application with Wells Fargo in 2020 were approved, compared with 72% of white homeowners.

Study: Toddlers Struggle to Learn from Screens

When Bert and Ernie made their public television debut 50 years ago, the puppets and the rest of the Sesame Street crew proved revolutionary.After watching the show, preschoolers had larger vocabularies than their peers and did better in school across income levels, according to a sizeable body of research on the program.

New sculpture, 'Something Borrowed, Something Blue,' celebrates 125 years of service at the Brooklyn Public Library * Brooklyn Paper

A new hanging sculpture by artist Jean Shin has been unveiled at the Brooklyn Heights Library, celebrating more than 125 years of the Brooklyn Public Library and serving as a final addition to the brand-new branch.The sculpture, titled "Something Borrowed, Something Blue," is made of denim and recycled tech donated by patrons and librarians and resembles an inverted tree with its roots clinging to the ceiling and branches hanging down below.

New Sculpture Unveiled at Brooklyn Heights Library

A new hanging sculpture by artist Jean Shin has been unveiled at the Brooklyn Heights Library, celebrating more than 125 years of the Brooklyn Public Library and serving as a final addition to the brand-new branch.The sculpture, titled " Something Borrowed, Something Blue," is made of denim and recycled tech donated by patrons and librarians and resembles an inverted tree with its roots clinging to the ceiling and branches hanging down below.

Ending the Scourge of Redlining in Broadband Access: 2022 in Review

EFF's first ask for the incoming Biden Administration on broadband policy was to ban digital redlining by regulating broadband as a public good instead of a private luxury.EFF has extensively researched the state of fiber broadband infrastructure in the United States for years.We've identified a disturbing trend in low-income access: the systemic underinvestment in their networks.

Opinion | Thankful for Libraries

This Thanksgiving, as we reflect on family, friends, food and the joy and necessity of communal congregation, I want to take a moment to say thank you for some of the most meaningful time I've spent in my life, time alone in quiet space: my time in libraries.In an era of increased book banning, library defunding and even bomb threats, it seems that now more than ever I ought to make clear how valuable and central libraries have been to my life and success.

Wells Fargo teams up with Dallas megachurch to build "inclusive communities"

Wells Fargo and T.D. Jakes Group announced a 10-year partnership aimed at "revitalizing neighborhoods" and creating long-term change in communities most in need.The announcement comes a year after Bloomberg reported that only 47% of Black homeowners who completed a refinance application with Wells Fargo in 2020 were approved, compared with 72% of white homeowners.

Study: Toddlers Struggle to Learn from Screens

When Bert and Ernie made their public television debut 50 years ago, the puppets and the rest of the Sesame Street crew proved revolutionary.After watching the show, preschoolers had larger vocabularies than their peers and did better in school across income levels, according to a sizeable body of research on the program.

New sculpture, 'Something Borrowed, Something Blue,' celebrates 125 years of service at the Brooklyn Public Library * Brooklyn Paper

A new hanging sculpture by artist Jean Shin has been unveiled at the Brooklyn Heights Library, celebrating more than 125 years of the Brooklyn Public Library and serving as a final addition to the brand-new branch.The sculpture, titled "Something Borrowed, Something Blue," is made of denim and recycled tech donated by patrons and librarians and resembles an inverted tree with its roots clinging to the ceiling and branches hanging down below.

New Sculpture Unveiled at Brooklyn Heights Library

A new hanging sculpture by artist Jean Shin has been unveiled at the Brooklyn Heights Library, celebrating more than 125 years of the Brooklyn Public Library and serving as a final addition to the brand-new branch.The sculpture, titled " Something Borrowed, Something Blue," is made of denim and recycled tech donated by patrons and librarians and resembles an inverted tree with its roots clinging to the ceiling and branches hanging down below.

Ending the Scourge of Redlining in Broadband Access: 2022 in Review

EFF's first ask for the incoming Biden Administration on broadband policy was to ban digital redlining by regulating broadband as a public good instead of a private luxury.EFF has extensively researched the state of fiber broadband infrastructure in the United States for years.We've identified a disturbing trend in low-income access: the systemic underinvestment in their networks.

Opinion | Thankful for Libraries

This Thanksgiving, as we reflect on family, friends, food and the joy and necessity of communal congregation, I want to take a moment to say thank you for some of the most meaningful time I've spent in my life, time alone in quiet space: my time in libraries.In an era of increased book banning, library defunding and even bomb threats, it seems that now more than ever I ought to make clear how valuable and central libraries have been to my life and success.
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Schools unprepared for impact of ChatGPT on learning, teachers say

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email More than half of computing teachers think schools are unprepared for the impact that generative AI chatbot ChatGPT could have on learning, research has found.However, computing teachers want support to harness its potential rather than banning it, according to the industry body for IT.

BT chief warns the UK is falling behind in telecoms infrastructure - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK lags behind Scandinavian countries in telecoms infrastructure; urgent need for faster investments and regulatory changes.

Report Highlights the Digital Divide in One Midwestern State

Internet dependability and speed in Nebraska vary by rural and urban areas, indicating a digital divide.
Nebraska is taking steps to address the digital divide through substantial BEAD funding.

Opinion: California must not backtrack on promise of broadband for all

California approved $6 billion for high-speed broadband to bridge the digital divide but faces budget cuts, jeopardizing completion and digital equity efforts.
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