Digital use linked to higher employment and earnings for women, global study finds – Texas A&M Stories
Credit: Getty Images Women who use digital technologies are more likely to be employed and tend to earn more than those who do not, according to a new World Bank
Rich more likely to use AI study finds, as experts warn these burgeoning technologies are increasing social inequality
The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI)—particularly in “hidden” everyday applications—is creating a new and distinct form of digital inequality. This is the warning of communication researcher Professor Sai Wang
Türkiye study finds 85% of kids use weak passwords
A field study conducted in Ankara reveals that more than 85% of students are unable to create secure passwords, underscoring growing vulnerabilities among children navigating digital environments. The research, carried
IWG Finds Hybrid Working Outpaces Pay As The Top Strategy Companies Use To Compete In The Race For Tech Talent
More than four in five (83%) business leaders say advanced technology skills – such as AI, data analytics and coding – are crucial for being promoted into leadership positions, with
Academic Freedom Falls Sharply in U.S. amid Worldwide Decline, Report Finds
Academic freedom has declined sharply in the United States because of state and federal actions that have weakened institutional autonomy, says a new report. That finding, in the Academic Freedom
Artists face steep income decline due to AI, UNESCO finds — Global Issues
The latest edition of Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity, UNESCO’s flagship monitoring report covering more than 120 countries, warns that generative AI is projected to drive significant income losses for artists
Students report few internet barriers, study finds
A recent study found university students in Puerto Rico report strong internet access but growing demand for training in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital content tools. (Credit: Shmeljov | Dreamstime.com)
New Study Finds Teens and Educators Want Schools to Rebuild Civil Discourse in a Digital Age
ORANGE, Calif., Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new national research report released today by Or Initiative, based at Chapman University, finds that adolescents are already grappling with the
Demand for AI skills surged by over 100% in 2025, Upwork finds – here’s how it could affect your job search
EyeEm Mobile GmbH/iStock / Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Demand for AI skills skyrocketed in 2025, according to Upwork.
State audit finds Washington lacks unified ‘Digital Equity’ strategy to support residents
SEATTLE — A Washington State Auditor’s Office performance audit concluded the state lacks a comprehensive strategy to address “digital equity,” leaving key programs fragmented and without clear leadership, according to