Digital divide stories - Page 2

AI could boost New Zealand's economy by NZD $36 billion, as Google advances digital infrastructure with the Honomoana subsea cable and AI initiatives.

Despite 90% of Australians being online, many prefer AI tools and peers over government websites, citing trust and ease of use concerns in digital services.

BrainTrainr will use a toll-free number to connect communities and help older Canadians benefit from modern technologies.

The UK’s new digital ID scheme aims to cut fraud by GBP £1.6bn yearly but faces concerns over inclusion, innovation, and effective implementation from experts.

Cloudflare partners with UNICEF's Giga to monitor and improve internet access in schools globally, aiming to bridge the digital divide for millions of children.

RAD marks five years empowering New Zealand youth with digital skills by refurbishing laptops and bridging technology gaps nationwide.

The Regional Connectivity Symposium in NSW highlights digital inclusion, unveiling CASPER AI to boost online safety and connectivity in regional communities.

DE-CIX India integrates Starlink's satellite tech to boost high-speed internet in remote areas, supporting India's Digital India goals and bridging connectivity gaps.

PocDoc teams up with Starlink to offer offline heart health checks in remote UK areas lacking mobile signal, enhancing access to vital preventative care.

Taara and StarTouch join forces to deliver rapid, fibre-like wireless optical connectivity across the US, targeting enterprises in challenging locations.

New Zealand must close its AI divide by boosting digital maturity and investing in skills to reverse its productivity decline and compete globally.

Federal and provincial governments pledge 77m to extend high-speed internet to 6,900 rural and Indigenous homes across British Columbia.

Over half of UK parents say their children can bypass online controls, exposing a widening digital gap in managing screen time and internet safety at home.

Over half of UK families report elders fall victim to online scams, with younger generations now leading efforts to improve their cyber safety at home.

The investment will connect over 6,500 rural homes in Saskatchewan to high-speed Internet, boosting access in Indigenous communities.

Carnival Internet UK partners with Community TechAid to fight digital exclusion and reduce e-waste by refurbishing devices for those without internet access.

Almost a quarter of Australians struggle to engage digitally, prompting calls for a unified national strategy to boost inclusion and digital literacy.

The global labour market steadies post-pandemic as AI shifts job tasks, boosting demand for AI literacy and collaboration skills across sectors.

Digital Future Aotearoa is a finalist for the Community Tech Champions award, recognised for advancing digital equity and opportunity across New Zealand.

DXC Technology donates 100 laptops to five Northern Territory schools, boosting STEM education and digital literacy through workshops and scholarships.