The partnership gives students unprecedented access to IBM's watsonx generative AI platform, its open-source Granite language models, and hands-on training.
The research reveals a stark contrast in smartphone ownership among Irish eight-year-olds, with more than half from less advantaged areas owning one, compared to 22% from middle-class backgrounds.
These awards will ensure that residents of Tribal lands have the internet connections they need to take advantage of digital opportunities for work, education, health care, and other essential services.
According to the Digital 2024 report, 78.3% of Australians regularly use platforms such as Facebook and Instagram - mainly for keeping in touch with friends and family. This significant engagement highlights the importance of social media across all age demographics, including older adults.
While recent infrastructure developments in some African countries have improved connectivity, the overall internet penetration rate stands at 45%, significantly lower than the global average of 67.5%.