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Britons no better than Americans at spotting deepfakes
Generative AI

Britons no better than Americans at spotting deepfakes

Familiarity with AI fakery is not improving detection, as a UK survey found Britons struggled to spot manipulated video and stills.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Cellnex UK sets up £180k fund for mast host communities
Artificial Intelligence

Cellnex UK sets up £180k fund for mast host communities

Local groups in host areas can now seek grants of up to GBP £5,000 for projects after Cellnex UK earmarked GBP £180,000 in year one.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Digital Literacy stories

Turnitin adds AI controls for classroom assignments
Generative AI

Turnitin adds AI controls for classroom assignments

Schools and universities can now set assignment-level limits on AI feedback, as Turnitin aims to curb overreliance and protect academic standards.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Bitget extends UNICEF game coalition with AI lessons
Gaming

Bitget extends UNICEF game coalition with AI lessons

More than 642,000 young people in eight countries will gain AI and financial literacy lessons as the partnership enters its second year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
KnowBe4 launches free CAPY cyber safety hub for families
Phishing

KnowBe4 launches free CAPY cyber safety hub for families

Families get short cyber safety lessons at home as deepfakes, grooming and scams put children and adults at growing risk online.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
JetLearn launches AI literacy test in US & UK schools
Generative AI

JetLearn launches AI literacy test in US & UK schools

Schools in the US and UK now have a new way to measure pupils' AI readiness as JetLearn pushes to shape an emerging education standard.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Smudge warns AI chatbots flatter users, not tell truth
Customer Experience

Smudge warns AI chatbots flatter users, not tell truth

Users risk mistaking agreeable chatbot replies for understanding, as Smudge says commercial AI rewards flattery over accuracy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Literacy stories

AI bias & governance panel to spotlight inequality
Surveillance

AI bias & governance panel to spotlight inequality

The summit will examine how automated decisions in hiring, healthcare and banking can amplify bias and leave marginalised Canadians with little recourse.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Microsoft Dream Space reaches 550,000 students in Ireland
Smart Cities

Microsoft Dream Space reaches 550,000 students in Ireland

The milestone comes as Irish schools widen STEM and AI learning, with 1,000 pupils showcasing projects on rural safety, inclusion and sustainability.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Google Canada launches AI professional certificate
Data Analytics

Google Canada launches AI professional certificate

Canadian employers are increasingly demanding AI skills, with Google's new course aimed at helping workers meet that expectation in under 10 hours.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
MobileMuster backs phone donations for abuse survivors
Cybersecurity

MobileMuster backs phone donations for abuse survivors

Survivors of domestic abuse could get safer access to communication as donated handsets are refurbished and recycled across Australia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Elon University guide urges human wisdom in AI age
Generative AI

Elon University guide urges human wisdom in AI age

Free guidance for students and lecturers now stresses critical thinking, ethics and creativity as universities grapple with generative AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
University of Toronto Mississauga tests tech-free classes
Generative AI

University of Toronto Mississauga tests tech-free classes

Student focus and peer discussion improved in a screen-free pilot, prompting curriculum changes in language and writing studies courses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
QR code scams now one in 10 threats in New Zealand
Phishing

QR code scams now one in 10 threats in New Zealand

Mobile users are most at risk as quishing has surged in New Zealand, with scammers exploiting delivery and parking prompts.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Indian tech leaders urge responsible AI & stronger cyber
Gaming

Indian tech leaders urge responsible AI & stronger cyber

Worries over cyberattacks, bias and weak data systems are driving calls for AI rules that protect trust, jobs and security.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last month
Students borrow 4.8 million digital books in Australia
Social Media

Students borrow 4.8 million digital books in Australia

Australian and New Zealand students borrowed 4.8 million digital books in 2025 as ebooks led and audiobooks gained popularity across schools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
1800MEDICARE app downloads pass 1 million in Australia
Digital Transformation

1800MEDICARE app downloads pass 1 million in Australia

Australian Digital Health Agency says 1800MEDICARE app downloads top 1 million as broader My Health Record access and alerts are set to expand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month