Digital Divide
Hong Kong's ethnic minorities enjoy near-universal smartphone ownership, but only 55 per cent find government apps user-friendly, a study by the equality watchdog has found. It urges the government to use AI for multilingual support and simplify app registration.
Riportato dall'IA
The 28th edition of Telkom's Satnac conference in Kleinmond, Western Cape, featured optimistic talks on Africa's place in AI development, but raised questions about whether students are mere props in the tech dialogue. Speakers highlighted imagination and inclusion as key to leapfrogging challenges, while a futurist warned against reinforcing existing inefficiencies with new technologies. The event underscored tensions between hype and practical innovation in bridging the digital divide.