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Calls for a new ‘digital vaccination’ for children to tackle fake news and disinformation
A new report published today (23 August 2024) has called for a ‘digital vaccination’ for all children, to tackle the tsunami of fake news and disinformation, and close the digital divide.
In a world where technological advances are increasingly rapid, and where Artificial Intelligence is set to have a profound impact on employment and future economies, the report highlights the huge economic costs of failing to close the digital divide. It is a clear warning that not putting the lives and interests of children and young people at the centre of educational policy will have very real-world implications for the UK’s future economic success.” Creating a national Digital Creativity Skills Commons to provide a range of evidence-informed resources, including training materials, funding guidance, and a registry of relevant agencies and charities.
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