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New tools and expert networks are helping people identify AI-generated disinformation after a study found nearly half of fake headlines looked real to readers. On International Fact-Checking Day, fact-checkers share how to separate truth from fiction online.
Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Malawi are receiving €5 million to help farmers grow food despite changing weather patterns. The grant will strengthen seed systems, train young agricultural professionals, and bring digital tools to farmers facing climate challenges.
The MacArthur Foundation just launched Nigeria Next, a major initiative investing in young Nigerians through digital tools, innovation spaces, and civic participation. With 60% of Nigeria's population under 30, this program aims to unlock the potential of millions of young people shaping their nation's future.
Over 26 million donations poured into Saudi Arabia's Ehsan platform this Ramadan, raising nearly half a billion dollars for people in need. The campaign shows how digital tools are transforming charitable giving in the Kingdom.
Kenya's fifth Smart Summit brought together government officials, healthcare providers, and tech innovators to build partnerships that make healthcare more accessible through digital tools. The collaboration could transform how millions access medical services across Africa.
Nigeria just announced a nationwide program to give women access to energy, digital tools, healthcare, and business support across every single local district. The ambitious plan aims to turn gender equality from policy talk into real economic change.
A new high-tech training lab in Singapore will teach 1,700 students and workers how to build cleaner, more efficient ships using AI and digital tools. The facility brings together education, industry innovation, and real-world problem solving under one roof.
Facing tight budgets, states across America are using AI and digital tools to slash wait times, cut costs, and restore trust in government. Maryland expects to save $800,000 yearly just by helping employees use a shipping contract they didn't know existed.
Sussex Technical High School just landed a state innovation grant to bring cutting-edge mapping technology into its environmental science classrooms. Students will now learn the same digital tools professionals use to manage land, analyze data, and protect natural resources.
Malaysia is launching innovative financing solutions to help small farmers adopt digital agriculture technology, boosting food production by 20% and cutting costs in half. The nationwide push could become a model for 100 million farmers across Southeast Asia.
India's Airtel just handed 360 million customers a year of premium Adobe design software for free. Now millions can create professional content without expensive tools or training.
Morocco's network of 65,000 cooperatives generated more than 24,000 new jobs during the International Year of Cooperatives. The country is now launching digital tools and support programs to help even more people start cooperative businesses.
Google just made AI tools accessible to millions more people with a new $8 monthly plan that includes premium features, 200GB storage, and family sharing. The expansion brings affordable AI creativity to 35 new countries after successful launches in emerging markets.
Nearly 10,000 people who've been studied since before they were born are now turning 60, giving scientists an unprecedented window into what creates a healthy life. The Northern Finland Birth Cohort is combining six decades of health data with cutting-edge digital tools to unlock the secrets of aging well.
A Ghanaian company is transforming how Africa's fastest-growing cities handle waste by giving informal workers digital tools, steady pay, and a seat at the climate finance table. WasteGrid Africa proves that solving sanitation can create green jobs and investment opportunities at the same time.
Nigeria's government is backing major reforms to protect people who participate in medical research, with new digital tools making the approval process faster and more transparent. The move comes as the country pushes to build trust in local health studies and align with global standards.
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Google is delivering on a landmark settlement with South Africa, investing millions to help local language publishers thrive in the digital age. The tech giant's nationwide training roadshow is teaching community news outlets how to use digital tools in their own languages.
Ghana just launched GHKonnect.com, a new digital platform connecting businesses and customers across all 16 regions. The service gives companies digital tools to grow while helping citizens find trusted local enterprises through verified reviews and real-time information.
Ethiopia just launched a cutting-edge tech training center focused on AI and cloud computing, built in partnership with South Korea. The facility promises to train university graduates and young innovators while ensuring people with disabilities can access digital tools.
Local government chairmen across Nigeria's Osun State just completed groundbreaking training in transparent governance and digital tools. The initiative marks a major step toward bringing 21st-century accountability to grassroots leadership serving millions.