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AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears

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AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges ‘verified trust’ online.
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AA launches AI apprenticeship with Multiverse in UK

Yesterday
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AA teams with Multiverse on an AI apprenticeship to upskill staff in everyday roles, aiming to boost planning, efficiency and customer service.
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Google boosts AI research, skills & safety in Singapore

Yesterday
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Google will expand AI R&D, cloud engineering, health projects and skills training in Singapore, deepening a USD $5 billion tech presence.
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myFirst expands kid-safe tech ecosystem with Circle app

Yesterday
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myFirst expands its kid-focused tech range and Circle app, offering smartphone-style features with tighter safety controls for families.
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CelcomDigi survey to tackle AI-driven scams at unis

Yesterday
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digital literacy
CelcomDigi launches nationwide survey to learn how Malaysian uni students spot AI-driven scams and shape stronger online safety tools.
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Writer’s Toolbox wins Singapore AI schools contracts

Yesterday
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digital literacy
Writer’s Toolbox secures Singapore school contracts as the city-state boosts AI investment with SGD $1 billion for research and development.
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Aussie kids averaged over two hours a day on TikTok in 2025

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Australian children spent an average of 132 minutes a day on TikTok in 2025, topping global peers just before the under-16 social media ban.
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Safer Internet Day spotlights AI, trust & child safety

Yesterday
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Safer Internet Day highlights how AI is transforming online trust, child protection and digital commerce, amid calls for stricter safeguards.
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Snap debuts interactive digital safety course for teens

Yesterday
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digital literacy
Snap launches an interactive course to teach teens and parents practical digital safety skills on bullying, sextortion and illicit drugs.
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Singapore youth lead world in readiness to use AI tools

2 days ago
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Singapore’s young people are the world’s most ready to use AI in work, study and daily life, topping a 120-country digital readiness study.
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Australians doubt under-16 social media ban boosts safety

Last week
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Most Australians doubt the under-16 social media ban has made the internet safer, with many expecting teens to bypass the new rules.
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Ottawa funds AI & digital skills push in the North

Last week
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digital literacy
Canada is investing CAD $2,815,999 to boost digital skills and AI adoption across Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.
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Canada maps public priorities for new national AI plan

Last week
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digital literacy
Canada distils record public input into priorities for a 2026 AI strategy, balancing innovation, security, sovereignty and public trust.
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Many doubt under-16 social media bans cut online harm

Last week
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digital literacy
New research finds most people doubt under-16 social media bans will curb online harm, expecting teens to bypass rules and limits.
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Call for device donations as digital divide widens

Last week
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digital literacy
WorkVentures urges Australian firms and government to donate unused devices as 1.42 million young people lack a computer at home.
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BSI launches first global standard for online age checks

Last week
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digital literacy
BSI unveils the first global standard for online age checks, aiming to harmonise safety rules as countries consider tougher social media curbs.
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Adobe backs UK Tech Towns AI skills drive in Barnsley

Last week
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digital literacy
Adobe and ministers launch a Barnsley Tech Towns pilot to boost AI and digital skills, and trial AI across local public services.
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Google launches age checks for young users in Singapore

Last week
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digital literacy
Google has begun using AI-powered age checks in Singapore, tightening default safety settings for under-18s on Search, Play, Maps and YouTube.
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AIB bakes AI literacy into revamped Australian MBA

Last month
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digital literacy
Australian Institute of Business has overhauled its MBA to embed AI literacy, ethics and governance as central skills for future managers.
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TELUS study finds Canadians and Americans demand safer AI

Last month
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digital literacy
TELUS survey finds most Canadians and Americans use AI but overwhelmingly want stricter regulation, safety checks and clearer explanations.