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Digital Literacy stories

UK kids bypass online controls, widening family digital divide

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.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Phishing

Younger Brits help safeguard elders as online scams surge

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.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Neighbourly & Microsoft train UK charities in essential AI skills

Neighbourly, Microsoft and Onside have trained over 150 UK charity reps in AI skills to bridge the tech gap between charities and private firms.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Unified Communications

Digital literacy & leadership slow UK public sector upgrades

Digital literacy and weak leadership hinder UK public sector's digital upgrades despite investments in AI, big data, and cybersecurity, says Granicus research.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Digital Literacy stories

Artificial Intelligence

AI reshapes youth skills: digital literacy, ethics & adaptability key

AI is revolutionising youth skills; digital literacy, ethics and adaptability are now essential for young professionals to thrive in tomorrow's workforce.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Literacy stories

Digital Transformation

ACS report urges action on digital skills for AUD $134bn growth

ACS urges Australia to close its digital skills gap, unlocking AUD $134bn growth and boosting jobs through a ten-point plan centred on AI and tech training.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Malware

Indosat & Mastercard launch training to boost cyber skills

Indosat and Mastercard have launched free cybersecurity training in Indonesia to build digital skills and prepare one million talents by 2029 via the DTS platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025

Phishing

Avast study finds older Kiwis at high risk of online scams

Avast study reveals nearly half of older New Zealanders write passwords on paper, raising their risk of online scams and fraud amidst growing cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Lumify warns AI readiness must catch up to enterprise adoption

Amid a surge in digital transformation, ANZ companies are rapidly upskilling staff in cybersecurity and AI, adopting hybrid training to meet evolving tech demands.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Ashurst appoints Terri Mottershead to lead digital legal push

Ashurst appoints Terri Mottershead as Director to lead its global digital legal services team, boosting AI and technology-driven innovations for clients.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Australia urged to adopt unified strategy for digital inclusion

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

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 6 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

EduTech

Digital Future Aotearoa finalist for tech award bridging the divide

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025

Generative AI

Optus workshop helps over 1,000 students tackle online AI threats

Over 1,000 Australian students joined Optus' Digital Thumbprint workshop to learn how to identify AI threats like deepfakes, scams, and online extortion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025

Digital Literacy

TAFE Queensland expands skills platform to boost digital literacy

TAFE Queensland and OneAdvanced expand the BKSB platform to help Australian training providers meet new digital literacy standards launching in July 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025

Digital Literacy

DXC donates 100 laptops to boost STEM learning in Northern Territory

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

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025

Digital Literacy

Optus faces $100 million penalty in sales tactics case

Optus faces a AUD $100 million penalty after admitting to selling unaffordable contracts to vulnerable consumers, including First Nations Australians.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

EduTech

Fortinet launches free digital safety curriculum for all schools

Fortinet has launched a free digital safety curriculum for all Australian schools, aiming to boost cyber resilience among students and educators nationwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025