Liberia: Experts Warn Digital Divide Is Crushing a Generation's Dreams and Locking the Country in Poverty
Experts highlight the alarming digital divide in Liberia that leaves students unprepared for future job markets and reliant on foreign technology professionals.
A society as cold as an algorithm
The article discusses the growing digital divide affecting the elderly and others who struggle with mandatory digital interactions in society.
Europe's Digital Agenda: What Is Left Outside It?
The article discusses the challenges of digital transformation in Latvia amidst the European Union's digital ambitions, particularly emphasizing the digital divide affecting certain societal groups.
Epson bets on digital projection to transform education
Epson is investing in digital projection technology to enhance educational experiences in Mexico and Latin America amidst the challenges of the digital divide.
Good news for New York: Kathy Hochul announced 36 million dollars for the expansion of the ConnectAll Municipal Infrastructure Program
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the reopening of the Municipal Infrastructure Program with up to 36 million dollars allocated for the ConnectALL initiative aimed at underserved communities.
An African AI in Swahili presented at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
An African AI in Swahili was unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, marking a significant milestone for African tech innovation.
Fiber, let's remedy the disasters inherited from previous governments
Italy's Undersecretary for Technological Innovation Alessio Butti announces a new funding initiative of 733 million euros to improve fiber optic connectivity in under-served areas.
You must be digital to obtain the new non-digital travel card
The new Basiskort aims to replace the physical Rejsekort but poses access challenges for non-digital Danes.
The Basic Card is to help the digitally distressed, but you must be digital to obtain it
The new Basic Card in Denmark, which will replace the physical Travel Card, poses challenges for non-digital and technologically challenged individuals who need access to public transport.
Living Without Internet: Still More Than Two Million Offline People
Despite a digital shift in daily life, over two million Germans remain offline, particularly in a specific age group.
Living Without the Internet: Still More Than Two Million Non-Users
Over two million people in Germany are still offline, particularly among the age group of 16 to 74, as reported by the Federal Statistical Office.
Orpo's government promised – Now a "vast number of people" are facing a dead end
A Finland-based official stresses the urgent need for digital skills among citizens, highlighting the shortcomings of current government initiatives.
It's official: in Arizona, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the broadband expansion
Arizona's Governor Katie Hobbs has announced a federal approval for a broadband expansion plan aimed at improving internet access in underserved areas.
FG rallies private sector to bridge broadband gap
The Nigerian government is urging private-sector collaboration to address the digital divide in broadband access across the country.
Wondering that media education should not be strengthened in rural areas
The article discusses the perceived need for enhanced media education in rural Iceland, questioning the lack of support for such initiatives.
Brazil Connected translates videos into indigenous languages and increases program adherence
The Brazil Connected program translates informational content into indigenous languages to enhance access to digital satellite antennas in remote regions of Brazil.
Only one in three Lithuanians can use ChatGPT: what is holding people back?
The article discusses the technological divide in Lithuania, emphasizing that fear and discomfort with new technology prevent many, particularly older generations, from utilizing AI like ChatGPT.
Solar panels 'transform' Zapopan: Solar Community Center inaugurated to teach AI and robotics
A new Solar Community Center in Zapopan, Jalisco, has been inaugurated to educate residents in artificial intelligence and robotics using solar energy, aiming to bridge the digital divide.
Starlink, the satellite internet service from Elon Musk, arrives in Senegal
Starlink's satellite internet service is now officially available in Senegal, which officials say will help bridge the digital divide, particularly in rural areas, though the choice of this technology is controversial.
The web summit raises a question.. How does the South cultivate data while the North reaps profits?
The web summit in Doha highlights ethical and geopolitical concerns regarding the digital divide, questioning whether a unified digital civilization is being created or a 'technological feudalism' where the North exploits the South's resources.
Mexico recovers phone booths in rural areas to combat the digital and generational divide
Mexico has restored classic phone booths through a public project to address the digital and generational gap in the country's rural areas.
Digital divide based on age and gender: The 'EmpowerAge' program empowers older women
The 'EmpowerAge' program is a pilot educational initiative aimed at supporting elderly women in Greece by addressing the digital divide influenced by age and gender.