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Meta's Instagram boss: who posted something matters more in the AI age

Users should be cautious about AI-generated content online and consider the credibility of its sources.

Baby Boomers Love This Website More Than Any Other

Baby Boomers control a significant portion of U.S. wealth and are increasingly using social media, despite lower computer literacy rates.

FDA approves new COVID shots from Moderna, Pfizer

In a digital age, curating content is essential for informed decision-making.

All the Ways to Spot a Fake Screenshot

Be cautious of the authenticity of screenshots on social media due to easy manipulation methods available.

Matthew Segal on how ATTN will be the 'HBO of short-form' | Semafor

ATTN has successfully pivoted from a media publisher to a profitable creative agency, reflecting adaptability in a changing digital landscape.

Meta's Instagram boss: who posted something matters more in the AI age

Users should be cautious about AI-generated content online and consider the credibility of its sources.

Baby Boomers Love This Website More Than Any Other

Baby Boomers control a significant portion of U.S. wealth and are increasingly using social media, despite lower computer literacy rates.

FDA approves new COVID shots from Moderna, Pfizer

In a digital age, curating content is essential for informed decision-making.

All the Ways to Spot a Fake Screenshot

Be cautious of the authenticity of screenshots on social media due to easy manipulation methods available.

Matthew Segal on how ATTN will be the 'HBO of short-form' | Semafor

ATTN has successfully pivoted from a media publisher to a profitable creative agency, reflecting adaptability in a changing digital landscape.
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#technology-access

Portland Partners with Comcast and NTEN to Bridge the Digital Divide

Portland launches Digital Equity Service Corps to improve digital literacy and ensure equitable access to technology.

Closing The Tech Gap in Brooklyn

Digital Girl, Inc. and AT&T's initiative empowers seniors by teaching essential digital skills, bridging the digital divide, and fostering independence.

Equitable Innovation to Confront the Divide in Health Technology - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Healthcare innovations promise benefits but also widen health inequities, particularly in low-income areas lacking necessary infrastructure and digital access.

Portland Partners with Comcast and NTEN to Bridge the Digital Divide

Portland launches Digital Equity Service Corps to improve digital literacy and ensure equitable access to technology.

Closing The Tech Gap in Brooklyn

Digital Girl, Inc. and AT&T's initiative empowers seniors by teaching essential digital skills, bridging the digital divide, and fostering independence.

Equitable Innovation to Confront the Divide in Health Technology - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Healthcare innovations promise benefits but also widen health inequities, particularly in low-income areas lacking necessary infrastructure and digital access.
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#digital-equity

NTIA Approves Ten States' Digital Equity Capacity Grant Applications

Ten US states approved for Digital Equity Capacity Grant funding to improve internet access and digital skills.

NTIA Approves Four States' Digital Equity Capacity Grants

NTIA approved grants for states to enhance digital equity and internet access through various programs.

NTIA Approves Two More States' Digital Equity Capacity Grant Applications

NTIA approved funding for Alaska and Ohio to implement digital equity plans, enhancing access to high-speed Internet.

NTIA Approves Ten States' Digital Equity Capacity Grant Applications

Ten US states approved for Digital Equity Capacity Grant funding to improve internet access and digital skills.

NTIA Approves Four States' Digital Equity Capacity Grants

NTIA approved grants for states to enhance digital equity and internet access through various programs.

NTIA Approves Two More States' Digital Equity Capacity Grant Applications

NTIA approved funding for Alaska and Ohio to implement digital equity plans, enhancing access to high-speed Internet.
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#education

Teachers reluctant to use AI for pupil learning and assessment'

Many teachers remain uninterested or reluctant to use AI in education, with a significant percentage lacking clear institutional policies on its implementation.

Exposing Your Kids To Misinformation Might Have Surprising Benefits

Exposing children to misinformation can enhance their ability to fact-check and discern truth from falsehood.

32 Products To Help You Do All The Adult Tasks You're Embarrassed You Haven't Learned To Do Before Now

Life skills like cleaning and cooking are essential yet often neglected, creating gaps in preparedness for everyday tasks.

Gen Z Never Learned to Read Cursive

The decline of cursive writing among students reflects broader educational shifts towards digital literacy and changing cultural practices.

Teachers reluctant to use AI for pupil learning and assessment'

Many teachers remain uninterested or reluctant to use AI in education, with a significant percentage lacking clear institutional policies on its implementation.

Exposing Your Kids To Misinformation Might Have Surprising Benefits

Exposing children to misinformation can enhance their ability to fact-check and discern truth from falsehood.

32 Products To Help You Do All The Adult Tasks You're Embarrassed You Haven't Learned To Do Before Now

Life skills like cleaning and cooking are essential yet often neglected, creating gaps in preparedness for everyday tasks.

Gen Z Never Learned to Read Cursive

The decline of cursive writing among students reflects broader educational shifts towards digital literacy and changing cultural practices.
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#technology

The Best Tech Support Services for Seniors

Promoting digital literacy is key to helping seniors navigate technology and maintain independence, especially as the population of older adults continues to grow.

Tackling the Social Costs of the Digital Divide

First exposure to digital media later in life can have cognitive impacts on users.
Elderly people's attitudes towards going digital may be attributed to lack of experience and negative narratives.

How Rotterdam's ChatLicense empowers kids in the digital age

ChatLicense equips children with digital literacy skills through an engaging app, addressing parents' concerns about technology use.
The startup won the Global Impact Challenge among 500 contenders for its focus on improving online safety for kids.

SEGA Emojam emoji pager for kids is a quirky clash of past and present cultures - Yanko Design

Emojis can enhance communication among kids, making it more engaging and fun while promoting a unique, coded language among friends.

The Best Tech Support Services for Seniors

Promoting digital literacy is key to helping seniors navigate technology and maintain independence, especially as the population of older adults continues to grow.

Tackling the Social Costs of the Digital Divide

First exposure to digital media later in life can have cognitive impacts on users.
Elderly people's attitudes towards going digital may be attributed to lack of experience and negative narratives.

How Rotterdam's ChatLicense empowers kids in the digital age

ChatLicense equips children with digital literacy skills through an engaging app, addressing parents' concerns about technology use.
The startup won the Global Impact Challenge among 500 contenders for its focus on improving online safety for kids.

SEGA Emojam emoji pager for kids is a quirky clash of past and present cultures - Yanko Design

Emojis can enhance communication among kids, making it more engaging and fun while promoting a unique, coded language among friends.
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Teens put off by abstract concepts in computing, says BCS

The BCS advocates for a new, inclusive digital literacy qualification to complement Computer Science education, targeting modern technology skills for students.

BRIC, University Settlement Launch Digital Equity Initiative in Brooklyn

BRIC and University Settlement launched the Digital Equity Initiative to enhance digital literacy and creativity across generations in Brooklyn.

Adobe's new student deal is pure marketing genius

Arts University Plymouth is now an official Adobe Creative Campus, enhancing digital literacy and creative skills for students and staff.

Australian parliamentary inquiry stops short of backing social media ban for under-16s

Empower users with control over social media algorithms while enhancing privacy, without recommending a ban on under-16s accessing these platforms.

NTIA Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Awards $72M to Hawaii

DHHL received over $72 million to expand high-speed Internet access for unserved Native Hawaiian households through infrastructure and adoption projects.

How Bionic Reading Can Transform Your Digital Reading Experience

Bionic reading enhances comprehension and engagement for children, making reading more effective in a fast-paced digital environment.
#child-safety

Australia to ban social media for children under 16 DW 11/07/2024

Australia plans to legislate a ban on social media for children under 16, citing safety concerns raised by families.

Report Looks at Social Media Engagement Among Kids and Teens

Kids aged 7-9 are heavily using Roblox and YouTube, prompting concerns about access to inappropriate apps like X and Reddit.

Australia to ban social media for children under 16 DW 11/07/2024

Australia plans to legislate a ban on social media for children under 16, citing safety concerns raised by families.

Report Looks at Social Media Engagement Among Kids and Teens

Kids aged 7-9 are heavily using Roblox and YouTube, prompting concerns about access to inappropriate apps like X and Reddit.
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User experience without intentional limitations creates chaos

AI authentication needs improvement; informing users about AI-generated content can enhance transparency.
#ai-adoption

6 out of 10 CEOs are 'digitally illiterate', according to their workers

Many companies are struggling to adopt AI due to leadership's digital illiteracy, hindering productivity and efficiency.

Learning From My Running Club: The Role Of Innovation Champions In Legal AI Adoption

The presence of dedicated champions can significantly influence AI adoption in the legal profession.
Innovation champions act as role models, simplify complex AI concepts, foster a culture of innovation, and bridge the gap between legal and tech professionals.

6 out of 10 CEOs are 'digitally illiterate', according to their workers

Many companies are struggling to adopt AI due to leadership's digital illiteracy, hindering productivity and efficiency.

Learning From My Running Club: The Role Of Innovation Champions In Legal AI Adoption

The presence of dedicated champions can significantly influence AI adoption in the legal profession.
Innovation champions act as role models, simplify complex AI concepts, foster a culture of innovation, and bridge the gap between legal and tech professionals.
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Autumn Budget: Education funding and impact on IT upskilling - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The government's education investment plans must prioritize IT upskilling to combat the widening IT skills gap.
#misinformation

When A.I.'s Output Is a Threat to A.I. Itself

The rise in AI-generated content complicates our ability to discern fact from misinformation online.

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.

How to spot and flag political misinformation

The SIFT method is essential for identifying political misinformation.
Investigating the source and context of information is crucial.
Credibility is often confirmed by multiple reliable reporting outlets.
Extraordinary claims require significant evidence for validation.

When A.I.'s Output Is a Threat to A.I. Itself

The rise in AI-generated content complicates our ability to discern fact from misinformation online.

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.

How to spot and flag political misinformation

The SIFT method is essential for identifying political misinformation.
Investigating the source and context of information is crucial.
Credibility is often confirmed by multiple reliable reporting outlets.
Extraordinary claims require significant evidence for validation.
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#emotional-intelligence

Future-Proofing Your Career: 7 Skills To Invest In For The Next Decade

To thrive in the evolving professional landscape, focusing on crucial skills like digital literacy and emotional intelligence is essential for the next decade.

The Future Of Jobs: 6 Essential Skills For The Next Decade

Digital literacy is crucial for professional success in the next decade, including skills in data analytics and digital marketing.
Emotional intelligence is increasingly recognized as a vital skill, offering a distinct human advantage in a world of automation and AI.

Future-Proofing Your Career: 7 Skills To Invest In For The Next Decade

To thrive in the evolving professional landscape, focusing on crucial skills like digital literacy and emotional intelligence is essential for the next decade.

The Future Of Jobs: 6 Essential Skills For The Next Decade

Digital literacy is crucial for professional success in the next decade, including skills in data analytics and digital marketing.
Emotional intelligence is increasingly recognized as a vital skill, offering a distinct human advantage in a world of automation and AI.
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#senior-education

Older Americans prepare themselves for a world altered by artificial intelligence

Older adults are increasingly engaged in learning about AI, recognizing both its benefits and risks.

Can Miami close the digital divide? See what these groups are doing to narrow the gap

The Pierre Toussaint Leadership and Learning Center empowers older adults by providing essential digital skills for employment opportunities, bridging the digital divide.

Older Americans prepare themselves for a world altered by artificial intelligence

Older adults are increasingly engaged in learning about AI, recognizing both its benefits and risks.

Can Miami close the digital divide? See what these groups are doing to narrow the gap

The Pierre Toussaint Leadership and Learning Center empowers older adults by providing essential digital skills for employment opportunities, bridging the digital divide.
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Cybersecurity Basics You Can Share With Young Learners

Children need to learn cybersecurity basics to safely navigate the internet and avoid online dangers.

10 habits for more mindful smartphone use

The impact of smartphone use varies; understanding and monitoring it can lead to healthier digital habits.

San Francisco's Free "Tech Week" (Oct. 5-12)

Tech Week provides extensive free education programs, supporting digital literacy across diverse community needs through various formats and languages.

These 14 Tech Skills Are the Minimum Everyone Needs to Know in the 21st Century

Tech skills are essential for navigating the modern world, from managing Wi-Fi to understanding digital payment systems.

What skills are needed to be a 'future-fit' client-side marketer?

Marketers need to focus on mastering technology and data skills to navigate future challenges and effectively drive innovation.

STEM-ming Summer Learning Loss in The LinkNYC Leadership Academy

Digital Girls, Inc. promotes STEM education to combat digital inequity and support students' academic success, particularly during summer months.

Zayo Wins Middle Mile Project Funding in Dallas County, Texas

Zayo secures $27.8 million from ARPA for a middle-mile network in Dallas County, expanding internet access to 24,000 underserved households.

Beyond Blockchain: Diverse Approaches to Safeguarding Trade Secrets in the Digital Era

Using blockchain for trade secret protection requires a cultural shift towards digital literacy and awareness of intellectual property rights.

Top 10 Tips for Seniors to Defend Against Scammers

Seniors are frequent targets of scammers due to trust and digital unfamiliarity.

Prisoners build websites, self-esteem, and skills

Teaching web design to prisoners boosts self-worth and digital skills, lowering recidivism rates.

UN adopts US-sponsored, and non-binding, AI resolution

UN adopts resolution on AI development standards
Resolution emphasizes safe, secure, trustworthy AI systems

General Assembly adopts landmark resolution on artificial intelligence

Recognition of human rights in AI use
Call to protect rights online

Empowering Graduates Through Digital Literacy: A Solution To Graduate Unemployment Woes

Digital literacy is essential for graduates entering the job market.
Universities should integrate digital skills into curricula to prepare students for the modern workforce.
#elearning

Tackling Technology Inequality In eLearning

Device availability is a major obstacle to technology inequality in eLearning.
Digital literacy and supportive learning environments are crucial for effective eLearning.

How Mobile Apps Are Revolutionizing The Future Of eLearning

Mobile apps are catalysts for innovation in education, enhancing student engagement, and preparing students for the digital age.

Tackling Technology Inequality In eLearning

Device availability is a major obstacle to technology inequality in eLearning.
Digital literacy and supportive learning environments are crucial for effective eLearning.

How Mobile Apps Are Revolutionizing The Future Of eLearning

Mobile apps are catalysts for innovation in education, enhancing student engagement, and preparing students for the digital age.
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Tackling the Social Costs of the Digital Divide

There is still little understanding of the cognitive impacts that older adults experience when transitioning to digital media
Seniors often lack the necessary experience with technology due to hesitancy or negative narratives surrounding their abilities
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