Digital Literacy stories - Page 3

Plans for a UK under-16 social media ban spark warnings it could damage the creator economy while missing deeper online safety flaws.

Cedar Lodge pupils power digital signage with TrilbyTV, turning school screens into a creative, inclusive communications hub.

Virgin Media O2 will donate 12,000 refurbished smartphones in 2026 to help tackle digital exclusion and cut electronic waste across the UK.

More than 100 Oldham pupils built AI-powered prototypes in a 12-hour Hulme Grammar hackathon tackling school and community challenges.

Nominet's GBP £10,000 GiveHub grant will help Hulme Grammar widen digital inclusion and STEM access for more than 1,000 Oldham youngsters.

The global digital economy is forecast to surge 9.5% in 2026 to USD $28 trillion, triple the pace of overall worldwide economic growth.

Virgin Media O2 donates hundreds of refurbished phones and free data via Multibank hubs to help tackle the UK's widening digital divide.

Two thirds of UK parents back government plans to cap children's social media at two hours a day, new Uswitch research suggests.

Australia's youth social media ban forces brands and cyber experts to rethink risk, digital literacy and how they reach young audiences.

Softonic issues festive-season guide warning of rising scams in fake shops, apps and delivery messages as online bargain hunting surges.

Three years on, ChatGPT's impact on education reveals AI as a tool that enhances teaching but cannot replace the vital human element in learning.

UTS has developed CASPER AI, an assistant using AI to detect cyber threats and guide users and organisations in secure, compliant responses.

Over half of public sector workers have digital tools but underskill and lack strategy hinder progress towards 2027 digital goals.

Scam rates have doubled globally, with young adults aged 18-34 twice as likely as seniors to fall victim to rising digital deception, says F-Secure.

AI and digital skills are now essential in UK law firms, transforming recruitment as firms seek talent to navigate technology-driven legal services.

Rockwell Automation's fair in Chicago draws 15,000+ to explore AI, autonomous systems, and skills shaping factory productivity and sustainability worldwide.

Nearly half of UK industrial midmarket firms cite digital skills shortages, especially in AI, as a major obstacle to business growth and digital transformation.

UK firms are boosting AI spending with CTOs and CDOs leading strategy, expecting returns within two years despite workforce and legacy system challenges.

LunaNet AI has joined the UN Global Compact, pledging to align its AI technology with ethical principles promoting human rights, transparency, and well-being.

Cognita launches AI platform and global student challenges to boost digital skills and tackle social issues across its 100 schools worldwide.