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Digital poverty impacts one-fifth of UK's children, reveals Deloitte study
EduTech

Digital poverty impacts one-fifth of UK's children, reveals Deloitte study

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Digital Poverty Alliance warns of rising UK digital divide
EduTech

Digital Poverty Alliance warns of rising UK digital divide

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Tech leaders urge UK government to invest in AI skills training
Leadership

Tech leaders urge UK government to invest in AI skills training

At a Parliamentary Skills Summit, tech industry leaders urged the UK government for significant investment in digital AI training, aiming to upskill future generations and close the digital skill gap.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
UK landline digital switchover summons connectivity fears
Government

UK landline digital switchover summons connectivity fears

UK landline switchover to digital could jeopardise safety of 95% of those over 65, according to disability and elderly advocacy groups urging for delay until 2030.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching
Intel

DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching

The Digital Poverty Alliance's latest white paper sheds light on the urgent need for digital skill training among teachers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
UK Govt announces £200m digital skills training package
Generative AI

UK Govt announces £200m digital skills training package

The UK Government unveils a £200m digital skills package aimed at enhancing local economies and fostering the rise of 'digital nomads'.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023
Digital Poverty Alliance hosts UK discussions on inclusive technology future
EduTech

Digital Poverty Alliance hosts UK discussions on inclusive technology future

Digital Poverty Alliance leads industry talks on eradicating digital poverty for a more inclusive UK tech future.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Digital Poverty Alliance tackles digital poverty in the UK
Health Technologies

Digital Poverty Alliance tackles digital poverty in the UK

Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) has unveiled its National Delivery Plan, comprised of six core missions to end digital poverty in the United Kingdom by 2030.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2023

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EU pioneers global regulation of artificial intelligence sector
Data Privacy

EU pioneers global regulation of artificial intelligence sector

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024