Tag: Digital Literacy
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Let Me Google That For You: The Snarky Web Meme that Taught a Lesson
Introduction: A Snarky Response Turned Internet Phenomenon In the early 2010s, a quirky website called Let Me Google That For You (LMGTFY) captured the online imagination with a single punishing question: Why ask when you can Google it yourself? The service generated a custom link that users could send to someone who asked a question…
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MultiChoice Nigeria Expands Anti-Content Theft Efforts to Classrooms
Overview: A New Frontier in Intellectual Property Protection MultiChoice Nigeria has intensified its campaign against content theft by extending its anti-piracy initiative from the digital sphere into classrooms. The move underscores the organization’s commitment to protecting intellectual property and fostering originality among young Nigerians, who are increasingly exposed to a range of entertainment and educational…
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Mobile Phone Revolutions Make Telecenters Even More Essential
Introduction: Why Telecentres Still Matter in a Mobile Era As smartphones reshape daily life across Africa, a common question arises: are Community Information Centres (CICs), or telecentres, obsolete in a mobile-first world? New research from Ghana provides a nuanced answer. With 55% mobile adoption and millions browsing the internet on handheld devices, one might assume…
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Telecentres in the Mobile Era: Why Ghana’s CICs Are Still Essential
The Complementarity Between Mobile Phones and CICs In an age where smartphones seem to outpace traditional public ICT facilities, new research from Ghana challenges the idea that Community Information Centres (CICs), or telecentres, are relics of a pre-mobile past. Instead, the study of 10 CICs in Ghana’s Upper East Region with 451 respondents reveals a…
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Mobile Phone Revolutions and the Renewed Case for Telecentres in Ghana
Introduction: A Counterintuitive Finding in Ghana’s Digital Landscape As mobile adoption climbs and internet access through phones becomes common, many observers wonder whether Community Information Centres (CICs), or telecentres, still matter. New research from Ghana’s Upper East Region reveals a more nuanced reality: mobile technology and telecentres aren’t enemies but partners in driving equitable development.…
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Choosing Your AI Chatbot: Green Flags and Red Flags
Introduction: What a chatbot can and cannot do for you When people say “AI,” they often mean a chatbot—an assistant that can answer questions, draft content, and help you work more efficiently. These tools have transformed how we learn, create, and solve problems, but they can also lead to pitfalls if used unwisely. Tragic stories…
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How to Pick Your AI Chatbot: A Practical Guide to Safe, Effective Choices
Why choosing the right AI chatbot matters When people talk about AI, they often mean chatbots that can assist, inform, and inspire. These tools have the potential to boost productivity, deepen understanding, and unlock new creative paths. But not all chatbots are created equal. Guardrails, data handling, and user agency vary across platforms, and a…
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AI Widening the Philippine Digital Divide: Experts Urge Action at PIDS Forum
AI Risks and Opportunities in the Philippines The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) and policymakers gathered to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) could reshape the nation’s governance, economy, and everyday life. The 11th Annual Public Policy Conference (APPC), part of Development Policy Research Month, centered on the theme “Reimagining Governance in the Age of…
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AI risks widening the Philippine digital divide: policy actions urged
AI’s double-edged impact on the Philippines Artificial intelligence (AI) holds immense promise for development, but experts warn it could widen the Philippine digital divide unless the government acts decisively. At the Philippine Institute for Development Studies’ (PIDS) 11th Annual Public Policy Conference, a diverse panel emphasized that inclusive reforms are essential as the country navigates…
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Phishing Focus Kicks off European Cybersecurity Month 2025
Phishing Focus Kicks off European Cybersecurity Month 2025 European Cybersecurity Month 2025 opens with a clear message: phishing, the deceptive practice used to steal data and access systems, remains the most common entry point for cyberattacks. Organisers emphasise that 60% of cyberattacks begin with phishing—ranging from misleading emails to fraudulent websites designed to capture login…