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adoporg.bsky.social
Global leaders warn of existential AI threats. | Meanwhile, their IT department still uses "password123."

#AISafety #TechHumor #Geopolitics #DigitalDivide #PoliticalSatire
Global leaders warn of existential AI threats. | Meanwhile, their IT department still uses "password123."
November 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM
nuktabeen.bsky.social
فیس بُک، ٹیوٹر، ٹک ٹاک یا اور بھی دوسری کوئی ویب سائٹ نہیں چل رہی مگر سب پر اشتہارات رواں دواں ہیں 🤓

#DigitalColonization
#DigitalDivide
#EconomicColonization
November 1, 2026 at 3:17 PM
chiefgyk3d.com
Ever wonder why some areas get high-speed fiber while others are stuck with spotty connections? Let's look at the reality of the digital divide. New video out now. 💻

#DigitalDivide #InternetAccess #TechEquity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAT5v5s46iQ
Why Working-Class Neighborhoods Get Left With the WORST Internet #shorts
A neighborhood’s internet options reveal a wider divide: wealthier areas get upgrades first, while working-class residents may rely on phone hotspots for school and work. #InternetAccess #DigitalDivid
www.youtube.com
October 31, 2026 at 4:06 PM
rmn-india.bsky.social
🌐 Global Internet adoption has expanded to 6.3 billion people in 2026, representing 76 percent of the world's population.
Full analysis on RMN Digital:
👉 www.rmndigital.com/global-inter...
#GlobalConnectivity #DigitalDivide #ITU2026 #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalInclusion #RMNDigital #TechNews
Global Internet Users Reach 6.3B in 2026 – RMN Digital
The ITU Facts and Figures 2026 report reveals that 6.3 billion people are online globally, yet 2 billion remain offline amid growing digital divides in 5G cover
www.rmndigital.com
November 4, 2026 at 6:07 AM
futureready.org
Ready to help families navigate AI, media literacy, and more?

With #ATT, we’ve launched the #DigitalNavigatorNetwork, and we’re looking for you. Join our first training on Nov. 9 at 2:00 PM: https://all4ed.org/digital-navigators/

#ATTImpact #DigitalLiteracy #DigitalDivide
October 28, 2026 at 6:12 PM
nuktabeen.bsky.social
I never understand it 🤔
As soon as I perform any activity (post or comment) on Reddit, I got banned ... Why?
Here is the SS of my comment and the post on which I commented, I wonder what is against their so called community guidelines?

#DigitalDivide
#DigitalExclusion
October 29, 2026 at 7:32 AM
citizenptnewsva.bsky.social
Dr. Bebe Risdorf reveals that the real digital divide isn't just about having devices or internet, but the persistent issue of 'underconnectedness' that keeps low-income families offline and struggling in remote learning.

Learn more here!

#VA #CitizenPortal #DigitalDivide #EducationAccess
Researcher: 'Underconnectedness' helps explain why low‑income students fell behind during remote learning
Dr. Bebe Risdorf told the Joint Commission that measures of underconnectedness — intermittent service, slow or broken devices, shared devices and reconnection costs — explain pandemic learning disruptions among lower‑income families better than simple device/connection counts.
citizenportal.ai
October 29, 2026 at 2:46 AM
eifl.bsky.social
How can libraries partner up to bridge the community digital divide? 🌐
Join @eifl.net for a 'Virtual Break' exploring public & community library collaborations in Uganda & Colombia!
🗓 Nov 12, 2026 | 15.00 UTC+2 🔗 Details & registration: zurl.co/4MQlt
#Libraries #DigitalDivide #EIFL
October 26, 2026 at 2:17 PM
iethics.bsky.social
"The smartphone price increases vary sharply by region: They have risen by 21% in India, 19% across Asia-Pacific, and 18% in the Middle East and Africa. In the U.S., they have gone up by just 5%": restofworld.org/2026/ai-data... #ethics #tech #access #digitaldivide #AI
The AI boom is making the world’s cheapest smartphones disappear
AI data centers are driving demand for memory chips, pushing phone makers to raise prices and abandon some of their most affordable models.
restofworld.org
October 27, 2026 at 10:53 PM
citizenptnewsva.bsky.social
Virginia's broadband adoption is climbing, but affordability, age, and rural location still leave many residents offline.

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#VA #CitizenPortal #VirginiaBroadband #RuralAccess #DigitalDivide #AffordableConnect
Study: Affordability, age and rural gaps keep many Virginians offline, speaker says
Dr. John Horrigan told the Joint Commission on Technology and Science that 2023 ACS data show rising broadband subscriptions but persistent gaps by income, age and rural location; he recommended coordinating subsidies, infrastructure funding and digital‑skills programs to close adoption gaps.
citizenportal.ai
October 29, 2026 at 2:27 AM
myronbpitts.bsky.social
Libraries have long served as one of the few places truly open to everyone. How much responsibility do they have to provide internet access outside building hours? My latest column, below, explores the question.
#FayettevilleNC #CumberlandCountyNC #PublicLibraries #DigitalDivide #homelessness
October 26, 2026 at 2:05 PM
citizenptnewsva.bsky.social
Virginia is making remarkable strides in closing the digital divide, with 2.6 million locations now connected and a rapid pace of 5,000 new connections added each month!

Learn more here

#VA #CitizenPortal #VirginiaBroadband #CommunityInvestment #DigitalDivide #AccessAffordability
Virginia officials say state is closing digital divide; 2.6 million locations have access
DHCD officials told the Joint Commission on Technology and Science that 2.6 million Virginia locations now have broadband access, with roughly 312,195 locations still unserved or under construction; the office said the state is building about 5,000 connections per month and is on track to use federal BEAD funds to finish the job.
citizenportal.ai
October 29, 2026 at 2:28 AM
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The Achievery | Home
The Achievery is a free digital learning platform designed to make distance learning more engaging, entertaining, and inspiring for K–12 students.
futureready.link
October 26, 2026 at 9:53 PM
tlamanauskas.bsky.social
At the @unctad.bsky.social #WIF2026 in Doha🇶🇦, I stressed that for AI to benefit all #investment in #digital foundations is 🗝️: 2.2 bn people still offline, only 3.3% of global data center capacity in #Latam & #Africa & USD 2.8 trillion needed to bridge #DigitalDivide by 2030
October 25, 2026 at 9:08 PM
chiefgyk3d.com
Ever feel like you're paying a premium just for basic connectivity? Let's talk about the "Broadband Poor Tax" and why internet inequality is a real issue. Check out the new video. 💻

#Broadband #InternetAccess #DigitalDivide

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7-QFEKOSHs
The Broadband Poor Tax: Why Internet Access Costs More #shorts
Internet inequality hits harder than most realize. Large providers often ignore underserved neighborhoods, trapping residents in a cycle where limited access costs more. Check your local broadband map
www.youtube.com
October 20, 2026 at 5:08 PM
sherigu.com
Britain’s science advisers warned today it risks becoming an AI customer rather than a creator.

This is the next digital divide: those who use AI vs. those who decide how it works.

Access is not agency.

#AI #TechPolicy #DigitalDivide #TechSky
UK risks becoming 'AI customer' rather than creator, advisers warn
Britain risks becoming a "high-value AI customer" rather than a country able to shape the technology unless it ​takes urgent action to build domestic capabilities, the government's top ‌science advise...
www.reuters.com
October 19, 2026 at 2:41 PM
francejeunes.bsky.social
ENT : quand l'école devient un service numérique permanent

❓ Qu'est-ce qu'un ENT (espace numérique de travail) ?
❓ Quel est le droit à la déconnexion dans l'ENT ?
❓ Quelles données ont fuité lors de la cyberattaque d'ÉduConnect ?

#ent #edtechmarket #digitaldivide
ENT : ce que l'espace numérique de travail change pour les familles
L'ENT est devenu l'infrastructure quotidienne de la relation école-famille : notes, devoirs, absences et vie scolaire en ligne, avec un droit à la déconnexion opposable depuis décembre 2025 et une évaluation indépendante encore absente.
france-jeunes.net
October 15, 2026 at 7:25 AM
fritzlabsx.bsky.social
"Mapping subnational gender gaps in internet and mobile adoption using social media data" maps digital gender gaps across 2,075 regions in 117 LMICs. In 2025, women were 19% less likely to use the internet and 8% less likely to own a mobile phone. #DigitalDivide buff.ly/zkCO7Uj
PNAS
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a peer reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) - an authoritative source of high-impact, original research that broadly…
buff.ly
October 14, 2026 at 8:45 PM
smarterarticles.co.uk
AI chatbots,despite promises of democratisation,often underperform for vulnerable users,showing bias,condescension,and poorer accuracy based on language,education,and geography.Addressing this requires deliberate design changes and accountability.
The Information Underclass
AI chatbots, despite promises of democratisation, often underperform for vulnerable users, showing bias, condescension, and poorer accuracy based on language, education, and geography. Addressing this requires deliberate design changes and accountability. #AIbias #DigitalDivide #InclusiveAI
dev.to
October 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM
futureready.org
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#DigitalLearning #DigitalDivide
The Achievery | Home
The Achievery is a free digital learning platform designed to make distance learning more engaging, entertaining, and inspiring for K–12 students.
futureready.link
October 9, 2026 at 5:13 PM
smarterarticles.co.uk
AI in education promises to democratise access,but evidence shows it often amplifies existing inequalities instead.Without proper design,infrastructure,and accountability,it risks widening the gap rather than closing it.Responsible deployment is essential.
The Leveller That Multiplies
AI in education promises to democratise access, but evidence shows it often amplifies existing inequalities instead. Without proper design, infrastructure, and accountability, it risks widening the gap rather than closing it. Responsible deployment is essential. #EducationTech #AIinLearning #DigitalDivide
dev.to
October 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
citizenptnewswa.bsky.social
Rural practitioners are struggling against a wave of structural barriers, from unreliable internet to insufficient public defense, making it nearly impossible to serve their communities effectively.

Learn more here

#WA #CitizenPortal #DigitalDivide #LegalAccess #InfrastructureGaps
Presenters highlight e-filing gaps, conflicts and insufficient public defense in rural areas
The STAR Council reported barriers to rural practice that include conflicts of interest due to few attorneys, limited pro bono capacity, poor e-filing and internet connectivity, housing and student loan burdens, and inadequate public defense coverage.
citizenportal.ai
October 4, 2026 at 1:52 PM
johnmenadue.com
AI can suggest what to charge, how to advertise or how to start a business. It cannot provide electricity, a sewing machine, finance or local knowledge. Access is only the beginning, Komla Tsey writes. #AI #DigitalDivide
The machine answered. Then the power went out
AI can help people explore ideas, learn skills and plan businesses. But without reliable power, internet access, trusted teachers, equipment and local knowledge, its answers may lead nowhere.
pearlsandirritations.com
September 29, 2026 at 6:13 AM
citizenptnewsca.bsky.social
Lake County is putting the brakes on a sole-source contract with PlaceWorks for its housing element, opting instead for a competitive bid process after community concerns were raised.

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#LakeCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #DigitalDivide #HousingDevelopment #CommunityOutreach
Board directs competitive bid for county housing element after community concerns
Staff had proposed hiring PlaceWorks to prepare Lake County's 7th-cycle housing element, but after public comment and supervisor concerns about timeline, outreach and prior consultant performance the board directed staff to put the work out to competitive bid and seek any available deadline extensions from the state.
citizenportal.ai
September 27, 2026 at 1:32 PM