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While we know that algorithms are an increasingly important part of what information people encounter in everyday life, little work has focused on studying users’ awareness and understanding of how algorithms may influence what they see and do. There is also more to learn about what actions users may be taking to try to influence what content they get from search engines, social media, video sites, and other online services. This presentation will discuss people’s algorithm skills drawing on data collected through interviews in several countries and through a national survey of US adults. ...

South Africa has no comprehensive national media literacy programme. Often it comes down to individual teachers and schools to make learners more media literate.

Widespread youth disillusionment, digital inequality and fracture of inter-state relations are key risks for Indian economy, says a WEF survey

Many vulnerable people are unable to engage with their energy usage online, leading to higher bills and even debt and illness.

Daily Times July 14, 2021 The start of year 2021 has witnessed a much awaited rebound by various global economies but the pandemic has certainly left its mark by revolutionizing the trajectory of economic growth. The World Bank has downgraded the short and medium-term outlook for the World Economy for the year 2021. The COVID-19 Pandemic has geared up and intensified the significance of digital banking across the globe. The world is rapidly shifting towards digitalization with a growing number of countries developing instant payment systems to dynamically and virtually connect their diverse e...