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UK government consulting telecommunication companies about how to accelerate the rollout of high-speed broadband to apartment buildings
The UK government has informally consulted telecommunications companies about how to accelerate the rollout of high-speed broadband in blocks of flats as groups race to provide full fibre across the country.
Vice President Kamala Harris says she plans biggest digital ad campaign in US history (Financial Times)
Submitted by benton on Mon, 09/02/2024 - 10:17Pakistani businesses warn of internet disruptions amid fears of ‘firewall’ censorship (Financial Times)
Submitted by benton on Thu, 08/29/2024 - 05:17How Telegram chief Pavel Durov miscalculated on moderation (Financial Times)
Submitted by benton on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 05:28British business groups call for automatic compensation for broadband outages (Financial Times)
Submitted by benton on Tue, 08/27/2024 - 05:22The future of the AI-enhanced classroom
As students return for a new school year, artificial intelligence is beginning to seep into the classroom. The disruption of teaching by technology is, though, not universally welcomed. As in other fields, AI is in reality unlikely to replace teachers any time soon, and nor should it. Research suggests the best learning is social, involving interaction between teachers and students, and between students themselves.
BT suffers blow as Sky opts for CityFibre’s network in broadband deal
BT has suffered a blow after Sky chose rival network provider CityFibre as its second broadband partner while the two telecommunications groups compete to roll out full fibre across the country. CityFibre, which is one of dozens of alternative network providers—or “altnets”—said that work was under way to make Sky’s broadband available to people on its network in 2025.