Investors prioritise faster adoption of artificial intelligence
61% of investors say faster adoption of artificial intelligence, including risk management, is “very”, or “extremely important” to companies’ value
Just over half read climate change news
80% say they are concerned about climate change misinformation but just over half (55%) on average use climate change news,
Facebook and YouTube still biggest for news on social media
Despite changes in the media business, Facebook and YouTube keep their position as sources for news. 30% of US adults
Researchers find antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate on X
Social media X (earlier known as Twitter) continues to host the overwhelming majority of a sample of posts that breach
Fake GenAI ads used to spread malware on social media
Interest in GenAI tools is being used to spread malware on social media. Fraudsters created social media pages and ran
EU’s Equal Pay Day: Progress is steady — but slow
Women in the European Union still earn less than men for equal jobs. The average gender pay gap in the
Lack of women limits potential of tech says UN Women
The underrepresentation of women in tech limits the digital empowerment of women and girls while also hindering the transformative potential
Importance of not misleading the public stressed in charter for AI in journalism
“Media outlets must avoid misleading the public in their use of AI technologies. In particular, they should refrain from creating
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With around two billion people around the world being able to vote in elections next year, fighting disinformation is crucial.
European IT spending forecasted to grow 9.3% next year
IT spending in Europe will total $1.1 trillion in 2024, an increase of 9.3% from 2023. IT spending in Europe