Digital Literacy stories - Page 2
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
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smart cities
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Women hold just 28% of tech roles worldwide, a glaring gap experts warn is stifling innovation, ESG progress and global economic growth.
Generative AI fuels alarming surge in intimate image abuse
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data protection
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encryption
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open source
Generative AI is fuelling a sharp rise in intimate image abuse, outpacing weak platform responses and patchy global legal protections.
Turnitin flags AI surge as students seek feedback, not fakes
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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saas
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edutech
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e-learning
Turnitin reports a spike in AI-heavy essays but finds most students use its assistant for real-time feedback, not ready-made assignments.
Google funds online safety programs for Canadian youth
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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ai
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google
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youtube
Google.org is investing over CAD $1.4 million in Kids Help Phone and Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada to bolster youth online safety programs.
AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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ddos
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network security
AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges 'verified trust' online.
Safer Internet Day spotlights AI, trust & child safety
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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data protection
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surveillance
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encryption
Safer Internet Day highlights how AI is transforming online trust, child protection and digital commerce, amid calls for stricter safeguards.
Australians doubt under-16 social media ban boosts safety
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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data protection
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martech
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social media
Most Australians doubt the under-16 social media ban has made the internet safer, with many expecting teens to bypass the new rules.
Ottawa funds AI & digital skills push in the North
Sat, 7th Feb 2026
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genai
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Canada is investing CAD $2,815,999 to boost digital skills and AI adoption across Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.
Canada maps public priorities for new national AI plan
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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data protection
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hyperscale
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dc
Canada distils record public input into priorities for a 2026 AI strategy, balancing innovation, security, sovereignty and public trust.
TELUS study finds Canadians and Americans demand safer AI
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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data protection
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hyperscale
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cx
TELUS survey finds most Canadians and Americans use AI but overwhelmingly want stricter regulation, safety checks and clearer explanations.
Digital economy set to hit USD $28 trillion in 2026
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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robots
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
The global digital economy is forecast to surge 9.5% in 2026 to USD $28 trillion, triple the pace of overall worldwide economic growth.
Softonic issues guide to avoid scams in festive sales
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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vpns
Softonic issues festive-season guide warning of rising scams in fake shops, apps and delivery messages as online bargain hunting surges.
AI-powered assistant CASPER promises smarter cyber threat detection
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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phishing
UTS has developed CASPER AI, an assistant using AI to detect cyber threats and guide users and organisations in secure, compliant responses.
Scam rates double as young adults face digital deception surge
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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ai
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.
Automation Fair highlights AI & skills to drive factory future
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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paas
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Rockwell Automation's fair in Chicago draws 15,000+ to explore AI, autonomous systems, and skills shaping factory productivity and sustainability worldwide.
Gen Z sees biggest AI potential in education, survey finds
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Survey finds Gen Z in Canada and the US views education as AI's biggest opportunity, favouring personalised tutoring and adaptive learning systems.
Deepfake threat grows as public & business struggle to keep up
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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phishing
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email security
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data privacy
Deepfake scams surge worldwide, with 49% of firms hit in 2024 as public and businesses struggle to spot convincing fake videos and audio.
Women CFOs linked to 10% shareholder return rise, report finds
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
Companies appointing women CFOs see a 10% boost in shareholder returns, linked to broader experience and strategic leadership, a new report reveals.
AI reshapes youth skills: digital literacy, ethics & adaptability key
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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digital literacy
AI is revolutionising youth skills; digital literacy, ethics and adaptability are now essential for young professionals to thrive in tomorrow's workforce.
AI tutors found as effective as human tutors for newcomers
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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genai
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ai
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education, learning & training
AI tutors prove as effective as human ones in aiding English learning for newcomers in Canada, easing language barriers and supporting daily tasks.