Digital Literacy stories

IBM and Specialisterne have announced an expansion of their partnership, enhancing digital skills for over 200 neurodivergent job seekers by 2025.

As AI transforms industries, educators urge for enhanced STEM learning to bridge the skills gap and empower the AI-ready generation for future careers.

Malaysia aims to become a high-tech hub, targeting a 25.5% digital economy contribution to GDP by 2025, bolstered by AI and cybersecurity investments.

Malaysia is emerging as a digital economy leader in Southeast Asia, with investments in AI and cybersecurity expected to boost its GDP contribution to 25.5% by 2025.

Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation and Kintone Southeast Asia have enhanced their partnership to boost digital adoption among Malaysia's SMEs, crucial for economic growth.

Fifteen projects have been granted AUD $40,000 each by auDA to enhance digital inclusion across diverse Australian communities, benefiting various societal groups.

Hassan Baickdeli of Lenovo reveals how AI could revolutionise education in Australia, enhancing teaching efficiency while addressing resource shortages.

Money20/20 has unveiled a whitepaper detailing the fintech landscape in Asia-Pacific, revealing a push for financial inclusion and regional expansion.

Australia's ban on social media for under-16s is deemed ineffective by LiVELY's CEO, who advocates for digital literacy to empower children instead.

AcademyEX has strategically invested in BSI Learning to strengthen its presence in Australia's EdTech sector, aiming to redefine vocational education.

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 has celebrated a milestone by awarding postgraduate and masters degrees to 152 students, including its first cohort for innovative programmes.

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.