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TUANZ calls for connectivity to be essential infrastructure
Hybrid & Remote Work

TUANZ calls for connectivity to be essential infrastructure

Gaps in access and affordability are leaving one in 10 New Zealand households offline, prompting calls for stronger public investment and resilience.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Why a heartbreaking post in your feed deserves a second look before you share
Malware

Why a heartbreaking post in your feed deserves a second look before you share

Scammers are exploiting grief-driven sharing with fake death posts that can spread malware, harvest data and build rogue audiences.

By Mark Gorrie • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Digital Literacy stories

SAS urges human oversight in agentic AI deployments
Data Analytics

SAS urges human oversight in agentic AI deployments

Businesses risk weaker AI returns unless staff retain control over high-risk decisions, SAS says, as agentic tools spread.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Most French & Germans don't know EU identity wallet
Data Protection

Most French & Germans don't know EU identity wallet

Awareness of the EU-backed identity scheme remains low in France and Germany, with privacy and reliability worries slowing potential adoption.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Leaders urge AI-ready youth skills for future jobs
Gaming

Leaders urge AI-ready youth skills for future jobs

Young jobseekers may struggle without AI literacy and broader soft skills as employers seek staff who can manage digital tools responsibly.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Literacy stories

Nearly half of UK adults question message authenticity
Phishing

Nearly half of UK adults question message authenticity

Trust in digital messages is fraying, with 46% of UK adults doubting whether an email or text was genuine, according to new research.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Virgin Media pushes digital curfew tools as curbs loom
Network Security

Virgin Media pushes digital curfew tools as curbs loom

Demand for night-time internet limits is growing as ministers prepare tighter controls for teenagers and more adults seek help with screen time.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
UK parents worry children turn to AI for companionship
Generative AI

UK parents worry children turn to AI for companionship

More than a third of UK parents say children are using AI for conversation or emotional support, raising fears over online safety.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
businesses risk failures from misunderstood AI outputs
Software-as-a-Service

businesses risk failures from misunderstood AI outputs

Executives may face costly missteps as persuasive AI forecasts spread faster than their ability to test the assumptions behind them.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Last week
Dell hosts AI roadshow in Cork with Minister Smyth
Data Protection

Dell hosts AI roadshow in Cork with Minister Smyth

Small firms in Cork were shown how artificial intelligence could boost daily operations, while tackling skills, security and compliance concerns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Net-Defence urges parents to talk privacy with children
Gaming

Net-Defence urges parents to talk privacy with children

Holiday gaming and AI use are exposing more children to data risks, as one in five parents have never discussed online privacy.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Western Sydney University rolls out Copilot to all staff
Digital Transformation

Western Sydney University rolls out Copilot to all staff

The move gives staff and research students access to AI tools aimed at saving time on admin and preparing graduates for a changing labour market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
NALA seeks extra €650,000 for adult skills support
Artificial Intelligence

NALA seeks extra €650,000 for adult skills support

Ireland risks falling further behind on basic skills unless Budget 2027 funds more adult literacy, numeracy and digital support, NALA says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Singapore launch urges reading to tackle AI misinformation
Generative AI

Singapore launch urges reading to tackle AI misinformation

Only four in 10 Singapore professionals say they can spot AI misinformation, prompting a year-long reading drive for better judgement.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Small firms need AI training, not just access, says Hoang
Data Protection

Small firms need AI training, not just access, says Hoang

Small firms risk being left behind in the AI rush unless policymakers back training, data protection and fairer rules, Hoang told Congress.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
AI literacy & cyber safety vital for young workers
Data Protection

AI literacy & cyber safety vital for young workers

Employers are being urged to make AI literacy and cyber safety core training, as young workers face a tighter labour market and rising online threats.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Gamma backs Rebel Telecom's child-safe mobile model
Social Media

Gamma backs Rebel Telecom's child-safe mobile model

Pressure is mounting for child-focused smartphone options as Rebel Telecom takes its pitch to Parliament amid tighter online safety proposals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month