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- Silicon Valley Expertise Meets Local Community in Nelson’s New AI Cafe
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Technology
A groundbreaking initiative in Nelson is transforming the traditional coffee shop experience into a hub for digital literacy. The Nelson AI Sandbox has partnered with Halifax Cafe...
- University of British Columbia Researchers Identify Emerging Patterns of Compulsive AI Chatbot Addiction
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Technology
A study presented at the 2026 CHI Conference reveals that users are developing behavioral addictions to AI chatbots, often fueled by emotional attachments and specific software des...
- Federal Government and North-East Development Commission Train 100 Teachers in Digital Literacy to Rebuild Adamawa Education
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Africa
The Office of the Vice President has collaborated with the North-East Development Commission to provide digital literacy training for 100 secondary school teachers in Adamawa State...
- Fostering Critical Thinking: Expert Guide to Helping Teens Navigate an Online World
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Section: Healthy Lifestyle
In an era of complex algorithms and digital misinformation, academic researchers are urging parents and educators to rethink how they teach critical thinking to teenagers. Accordin...
- Digital Literacy Emerges as the Most Critical Unofficial Subject for Students Navigating the Rise of AI
Published: Apr 5, 2026
Section: Asia
As social media and artificial intelligence redefine the information landscape, children face an unprecedented challenge in distinguishing authentic content from synthetic fabricat...
- Rising Cybercrime Rates in Central Asia Outpace Gains in Regional Digital Literacy
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Asia
As digital connectivity expands across Central Asia, particularly in Uzbekistan, a sharp increase in cybercrime has exposed a significant gap in public digital literacy. Reports in...
- Nollywood Star Lateef Adedimeji Target of Misleading Viral Video Alleging Secret Second Marriage
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Africa
Social media speculation erupted on Saturday following a viral clip claiming actor Lateef Adedimeji had taken a second wife due to his primary marriage being childless. Fact-checki...
- Study Reveals High School Students Check Smartphones 144 Times Daily Impacting Critical Cognitive Development
Published: Mar 14, 2026
Section: Research
A new study published in JAMA Network Open tracking adolescent smartphone habits reveals that students engage with their devices up to 144 times during school hours. Researchers fo...
- Teens Average 64 Phone Checks Per School Day, Linking Frequent 'Pickups' to Weakened Cognitive Control
Published: Mar 13, 2026
Section: Health
A first-of-its-kind hour-by-hour tracking study has revealed that adolescents are deeply engaged with their smartphones throughout the entire school day, with some students checkin...