Activists support social media age limit hike, call for digital literacy efforts
The government is considering raising the age limit for social media to 16 to curb online harms on children, plus a mobile phone ban for those below 16. (File pic)
Continuing digital equity efforts, NYC kicks off Digital Inclusion Week
Following an expansion of efforts to bolster digital equity across the five boroughs, New York City’s Office of Technology and Innovation on Monday kicked off its Digital Inclusion Week as
Why Perplexity’s Advertising and Online Shopping Efforts Have Been Moving Slowly
Nvidia-backed (NVDA) AI firm Perplexity has quickly gained attention for raising money at a $20 billion valuation and for talking about bold acquisition ideas like buying Google’s (GOOGL) Chrome Browser.
Türkiye pledges to support Gabon’s digital govt, connectivity efforts
The Ambassador of Türkiye to Gabon, Can İncesu, recently had a discussion with the country’s Minister of Digital Economy, Digitization and Innovation, Mark Alexandre Doumba, to explore ways of strengthening
Morocco Steps Up Efforts to Boost AI’s Effective, Ethical Use
Rabat – Moroccan ministries, international institutional and academic partners signed a group of memoranda of understanding on Wednesday, to advance the use of artificial intelligence not only efficiently but also
Eligible Entities Should Press Forward with Broadband Adoption Efforts
On June 6, 2025, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration released its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Policy Notice which, among other things, froze funding for non-deployment efforts while the
New office to coordinate state’s broadband expansion efforts
With the signing of House Bill 934 this week, the state’s efforts to achieve universal broadband access will be officially coordinated via a centralized State Broadband Office. What You Need
UK government faces skills gap in digital reform efforts, says PAC report
The Public Accounts Committee has criticised the UK government’s digital strategy. (Credit: Frames Footage/Shutterstock) The UK Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised concerns about the government’s ability to implement digital
Buffalo Trace Distillery launches fundraiser to support storm relief efforts
(LEX 18) — Buffalo Trace Distillery is helping those affected by severe weather in Kentucky by launching an online fundraiser. The “Pour It Forward for Kentucky” charity fundraiser will benefit