Digital Literacy stories

A staggering 88% of older UK residents believe banks should retain physical branches, highlighting concerns over the digital divide and access to services.

As concerns about AI escalate, Australians are urged to adopt five key practices to better protect their personal data and enhance digital security.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and GoTo unveil Sahabat-AI, an open-source AI ecosystem for Bahasa Indonesia, promoting digital sovereignty and linguistic heritage.

Kaspersky warns that mouse motion simulators, popular with remote workers, could pose significant cyber threats if sourced from unknown vendors.

Research by Mastercard reveals deepfake scams have targeted 36% of Australians, resulting in millions in losses, with many unaware they're victims.

Australian companies outpace US, UK, and Europe in AI readiness, with 90% prioritising AI literacy and GTM leaders gearing up for a 20% tech investment increase by 2025.

academyEX celebrates a major milestone as it grants Postgraduate and Masters degrees to 152 students, featuring cutting-edge programmes like 'Master of Change and Organisational Resilience' and international 'Master of Technological Futures'.

National Coding Week highlights the transformative role of AI in coding, with experts urging updated education to prepare future developers for AI-generated code.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has launched IMSecure, reinforcing their commitment to data protection, aiming to fortify customer trust against digital threats.

Ministry of Education's Ellen MacGregor- Reid has revealed the profound impact AI is having on New Zealand's education.

Research by Intelex and Verdantix unveils key obstacles to mobile EHS app adoption, with 82% citing lack of devices and 76% pointing to connectivity issues.

A PayPal study reveals 97% of Australians have faced online scam attempts, with most turning to millennials for tech safety support.

Experts are calling for AI integration in the national curriculum, highlighting its necessity to prepare Generation Alpha for future digital landscapes.

Grok Academy, with support from WiseTech Global, is offering the 2024 NCSS Challenge free to all NZ students, promoting inclusivity in coding from 29th July.

A new report reveals that two-thirds of Australian educators are struggling to implement the nation's Digital Technologies Curriculum, calling for urgent support and action.

As cyber attacks surge, doctors warn clinics to protect operations, with some even considering a return to paper records.

Ashurst's Vox PopulAI report reveals time-saving benefits from generative AI trials, with tasks seeing up to 80% reduction.

Connected schools in Australia are easing the teacher shortage crisis by leveraging technology to enhance classroom connectivity, collaboration, and learning experiences.

New Zealand’s productivity faces stagnation, but Digital Boost, a free Government-funded platform, aims to empower businesses with vital digital skills.

Google New Zealand, in partnership with PB Tech and the Māori Language Commission, has delivered 5,000 Chromebooks with a te reo Māori keyboard to students, promoting digital use of the language.