Tag #Digital Inclusion

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Meta Announces World's Longest Undersea Cable, Project Waterworth

Meta announced Project Waterworth, a 50,000+ kilometer undersea cable connecting the US, India, Brazil, South Africa, and other regions by the end of the decade to improve internet access and economic cooperation; the multibillion-dollar project highlights the growing importance of undersea cables f...

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Africa Launches AI Council to Bridge the Digital Divide

The African Union is establishing an AI council to address the continent's significant lag in artificial intelligence development, aiming to leverage AI to improve sectors like healthcare and education, despite challenges such as limited digital infrastructure and skilled labor shortages.

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Unequal AI Access Exacerbates Global Inequalities: UN Pushes for Inclusive Governance

A McKinsey survey shows 72% of companies use AI, but unequal access to technology and data risks exacerbating global inequalities, prompting UN efforts for inclusive AI governance through international collaboration, as discussed by Renata Dwan, a UN advisor, at the Doha Forum.

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Meta's 50,000km Subsea Cable to Boost Global AI Access

Meta plans a 50,000km subsea cable, Project Waterworth, to connect the US, India, South Africa, Brazil, and other regions, aiming to improve global access to AI and other technologies by increasing high-speed connectivity and lowering data costs.

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44% Bias Score

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World Bank Funds Togo's Digital Transformation with $100 Million

The World Bank approved $100 million in funding for Togo to improve digital infrastructure, connecting 8,000 public institutions and over 1 million people to high-speed internet, fostering digital skills and entrepreneurship to boost economic growth and climate resilience.

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44% Bias Score

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