Digital Exclusion stories
Digital poverty impacts one-fifth of UK's children, reveals Deloitte study
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New research from Deloitte and the Digital Poverty Alliance reveals that 20% of UK children are suffering from the effects of digital inequality, exacerbated by ongoing economic uncertainty.
Virgin Media O2 & Hubbub unveil 400,000 device tech lending scheme
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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.
Digital Poverty Alliance warns of rising UK digital divide
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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.
EU pioneers global regulation of artificial intelligence sector
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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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.
DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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The Digital Poverty Alliance's latest white paper sheds light on the urgent need for digital skill training among teachers.
How digital exclusion is costing New Zealand's economy
Tue, 23rd May 2023
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New research reveals that providing more homes with internet connectivity could benefit New Zealand’s economy by up to NZD $700 million annually.