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When Artificial Intelligence Begins to Tell Our Story! | Arash Soruri | TEDxTous
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-15 17:45
خیلی خوشحالم که از ریشههای کهن تا اندیشههای آینده در خدمت شما هستم. جایی که سنت به مدرنیته ممکنه با کمک نوآوری وصل بشه موضوعی که انتخاب کردم روایت ایآی هست حالا از نسل آلفا تا روایتهای مصنوعی کیا بچههای نسل آلفا دارن خانم سخاییان که یه دونه داره دیگه نسل آلفا تقریباً از سال ۹۰ تا یک ۲۰ ۲۵ه دستاتون بالا باشه لطفاً خب بله تقریبا تقریباً ۲۰ سالن قطعاً بعد بقیه هم در آینده فکر میکنم بچههای نسل بتا پیدا میکنید دقیقاً از یک ۲۰ ۲۵ بچههایی که دیگه واقعاً تو دل اوش مصنوعی بزرگ شدن و به دنیا میان میخوایم به ...
Harnessing Emerging Technologies for a Smarter Tomorrow | Anubhav Rajput | TEDxRKGIT
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-03 16:35
Uh let me start with a quick introduction. I am Anuba Rajput. Uh I take care of technology for PNB housing finance.I've been a technologist all my life and I'm going to talk about my experiences and the future of technology. Uh so that all of us in this room can actually get a glimpse of what is going to come and hit us in the future. It will be inspiring to understand how technology is shaping the world today.I'm quite sure a lot of you follow technology passionately more as a profession, more as a hobby, ...
From no chair to Africa’s AI | Nasreen Watson | TEDxUniversityofJohannesburg
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-01 17:02
[applause] I want to share a story with you today about how a girl without a chair found a seed. Some people grow up asking what do I want to be. I grew up asking, "Will there be a chair for me?" Now, I want you to imagine this.You're 13 years old. The school bell rings, you grab your books, and you start running. Not because you're late, not because you're excited, but because if you weren't one of the first to reach the classroom, there won't be a chair left for you.Lose that race and you're left standing ...
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Mike Benz· 2025-11-27 00:06
RT Allum Bokhari (@AllumBokhari)Media Literacy, Critical Race Theory, and the Biden State DepartmentIt all comes together in the story of Media Literacy Now, a nonprofit pushing for "media and digital literacy" lessons in K12 schools.The goal: make sure kids only get their news from establishment sources🧵 ...
Hispanic Center of Western Michigan Receives $50,000 in Grants from Comcast to Support Digital Literacy, Job Readiness Training
Prnewswire· 2025-11-18 15:00
Core Points - Comcast has awarded $50,000 in grants to the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan to support its Digital Opportunity Programming initiative [1][2][3] - The initiative aims to provide essential digital literacy training and job readiness instruction to residents, covering skills such as computer navigation, internet safety, and digital communication tools [3][4] - This grant is part of Comcast's Project UP, which represents a $1 billion commitment to enhance digital opportunity and economic mobility [5] Company and Initiative Details - The Hispanic Center of Western Michigan has been serving the community since 1978, providing support in areas such as workforce development and youth education, reaching over 30,000 individuals annually [4][6] - Comcast's investment in Michigan exceeds $2.3 billion over the past three years, including various expenditures and charitable contributions [8] - The partnership between Comcast and local organizations aims to create pathways to opportunity and economic mobility for families in West Michigan [5]
AT&T and OATS from AARP Expand Work, Helping Older Adults with Technology Skills and Education
Globenewswire· 2025-11-18 14:00
Core Insights - AT&T has announced a $1 million contribution to Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) to enhance digital resource access for underserved older adults across the U.S. [1] - The initiative aims to expand the Senior Planet program, providing digital learning courses and subgrants to licensed partners for community education [2][3] - The program has already shown positive outcomes, with 276,000 interactions recorded in 2024, indicating increased confidence and reduced isolation among older adults [3] Funding and Commitment - AT&T's total commitment to bridging the digital divide includes a $5 billion investment aimed at helping 25 million people stay connected by 2030 [4][5] - The funding will support educational resources and create inclusive learning environments for older adults [2][5] Organizational Background - OATS from AARP focuses on empowering older adults through technology, aiming to transform their lives and communities [6] - The mission of OATS is to leverage technology to change the aging experience, with a strong emphasis on digital literacy [6]
Kinetic Celebrates 2 Years of Teaching Safe, Smart Streaming Education
Globenewswire· 2025-11-07 14:30
Core Insights - Kinetic celebrates the second anniversary of its Digital Literacy Program, which is a free online resource aimed at enhancing digital skills for users of all ages [1][2] - The program has expanded to include local in-person presentations and new digital content to address the technological needs of communities [1][3] Program Overview - The Digital Literacy Program is part of Kinetic's broader mission to provide not only high-speed internet but also the necessary tools and knowledge for safe online engagement [2][3] - Over the past two years, Kinetic has conducted more than 150 local hands-on community presentations across its 18-state service area, benefiting hundreds of residents [3] Target Audience and Impact - The program particularly focuses on senior citizens, who are often targeted by cyber scammers, providing them with education and awareness to prevent scams [5] - More than 3,000 online customers have accessed the free program, which includes on-demand courses suitable for all ages and technical abilities [5][7] Educational Content - The program features 13 educational modules covering topics such as Internet Safety & Privacy, Streaming Services & Smart Devices, Social Media Basics, Microsoft Office Tools, and Career Search & Everyday Tech Skills [8][7]
Grant Cardone Says Baby Boomers Should 'Quit Acting Old And Being Tired'—Urges Them To Learn AI, Crypto, And 'Get Back To Working Again'
Yahoo Finance· 2025-11-06 15:01
Core Insights - Grant Cardone challenges the traditional view of retirement, urging baby boomers to adopt a proactive attitude towards work and learning rather than slowing down [1][2] - He emphasizes the importance of acquiring new skills relevant to today's digital economy, including AI, crypto, and social media, to remain financially and socially engaged [2][3] - Cardone highlights the increasing life expectancy and the potential for a long retirement, suggesting that many are unprepared for the implications of living longer [3][5] Financial Implications - The looming depletion of the Social Security trust fund by 2033 is a significant concern, prompting a need for individuals to rethink their retirement strategies [5] - Cardone advocates for continued work in innovative ways, such as freelancing or consulting, to adapt to changing economic conditions and maintain engagement [6]
Building Lifelong Literacy: "Indonesia Emas 2045" From Digital Literacy | Fawwaaz Luthfi | TEDxITB
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-20 15:26
through digital literacy. Can you imagine in Indonesia where everyone isn't smart but the leader with true leadership where farmer don't just sit but also understand whether patterns through data where student don't just memorize facts but they debate idea for the like soccer games businesses organizational and our hard politic issue. The question is can we jump into that condition or we g to stay at this condition once I hope we can transformation to that condition and semoga terapai.Caranya gimana. Satu c ...
Reprogramming Rural India | Suraj Patel | TEDxMNNIT
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-01 15:07
Innovation and Transformation - Highlights the importance of aspiration, innovation, and execution as key ingredients for transformation [1] - Discusses the creation of a zero-cost, Hindi-based coding platform using a Telegram bot to enable coding education with just a mobile phone [1] - Mentions the concept of adaptive learning, a middle step between AI-based and static learning, which adjusts the difficulty level based on a child's ability [2] Socio-Economic Development - Addresses the socio-economic strata and the importance of their development for overall progress [1] - Describes an initiative to rejuvenate a river by utilizing social contributions from the local population and convergence of different departments [1] - Notes that at the time of India's independence, literacy was at 18%, GDP was $30 million, and there were 150,000 telephone lines [2] - Aims to achieve 100% literacy by 2047 with digital, functional, and numerical learning components [2] Technological Advancement and Competition - Emphasizes the need for a leapfrog mentality to compete with and surpass countries like the US and China [2] - Suggests focusing on areas like space (low-cost spacefaring), solar cells, and nuclear propulsion to gain a competitive edge [2] - Highlights the importance of indigenous devices and care infrastructure for an aging population [3] - Mentions the goal of achieving a $10 trillion economy and the need for deep tech startups, as well as a micro-startup revolution [3] Digital Divide and Data Sovereignty - Acknowledges the digital divide and the need to bridge it [4] - Encourages work in sensor-based agriculture and hyper-spectral imaging [4] - Highlights the challenges to data sovereignty due to reliance on Western-built tools [4] Social Transformation through Technology - Describes using portable X-ray machines with AI algorithms for TB screening, enabling quick results in remote areas [4]