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EU pioneers global regulation of artificial intelligence sector

EU pioneers global regulation of artificial intelligence sector

The EU inaugurates the global first AI Act aiming to mitigate potential risks of AI technologies and establish a human-centric regulatory framework, prompting other regions to catch up.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

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Virgin Media O2 & Hubbub unveil 400,000 device tech lending scheme

Clean technologies

Virgin Media O2 & Hubbub unveil 400,000 device tech lending scheme

Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub introduce a landmark 400,000 device lending scheme, the Tech Lending Community project, to tackle British digital inequality and electronic waste, benefitting underprivileged individuals and assisting charities including Refuge and Centrepoint.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024

Digital Poverty Alliance warns of rising UK digital divide

Digital Poverty Alliance warns of rising UK digital divide

DPA warns incoming UK government of escalating digital poverty, with an estimated 19 million, including one in seven adults and one in five children, suffering from the issue.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024

DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching

DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching

The Digital Poverty Alliance's latest white paper sheds light on the urgent need for digital skill training among teachers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024

How digital exclusion is costing New Zealand's economy

Health Technologies

How digital exclusion is costing New Zealand's economy

New research reveals that providing more homes with internet connectivity could benefit New Zealand's economy by up to NZD $700 million annually.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2023

New Zealand establishes Digital Council

Digital Transformation

New Zealand establishes Digital Council

Government advice on emerging technologies is set to speed up decisions on digital identity, AI and other services for Kiwis.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020

Blockchain about to revolutionise housing

Data Protection

Blockchain about to revolutionise housing

Councils could soon use digital planning tools to cut delays and paper work, while blockchain may also reshape property settlements and rentals.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018