AI and the future of learning

Artificial intelligence is changing the way students, teachers and creators interact with education across the continent. A new wave of AI innovation is transforming learning in countries across the African continent – ​​from chat-based tutors to hybrid hubs and gamified farms. Credit: UNICEF | Through initiatives such as Digital Skills for Africa, Lumo Hubs and […]

Data shows that Meta’s AI-based ‘Vibes’ feed struggles to hold attention

So do people actually care about Meta’s various AI tools and options, like generating images of yourself in fantastical scenarios, or videos that display whatever you want? Are people actually using these tools at scale, or is Meta more excited about them than the public? Well, that’s hard to say because while Meta has reported […]

Why climate finance is essential for implementing NDCs in Africa

Activists protest against the need to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius during COP30, Belém, Brazil. Credit: Farai Shawn Matiashe/IPS by Farai Shawn Matiashe (Belgium, Brazil) Tuesday November 18, 2025 Inter-Press Office We did not start this fire, but we will be handed the bill. The rich country’s bill. It’s time to pay it […]

UNRWA continues its activities in Gaza amid continued uncertainty and shortages of essential services

Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), briefs reporters on UNRWA’s services in the occupied Palestinian territories and on UNRWA’s ongoing operations. Credit: UN Photo/Mark Garten by Oritro Karim (united nations) Tuesday November 18, 2025 Inter-Press Office UNITED NATIONS, Nov 18 (IPS) […]

Explanation: Midway through COP30, bottlenecks are emerging in key areas

COP30 Belém Amazônia (DAY 03) – PCOP daily press briefing. Credit: Rafa Neddermeyer/COP30 Brazil Amazon by Joyce Chimbi (Belgium, Brazil) Monday November 17, 2025 Inter-Press Office BELÉM, Brazil, Nov 17 (IPS) – The COP30 negotiations have reached the halfway point. So far, the conversations about historical similarities are moving forward, backward, or stagnant, depending on […]

EveryoneSocial: Unlock high-impact employee advocacy at scale | Martech zone

Modern organizations are under great pressure to differentiate themselves in a busy digital environment. Buyers are skeptical, recruitment is competitive and people, rather than business channels, increasingly determine brand visibility. Marketing and communications teams know that advocacy can solve these challenges. Yet many are stuck with programs that are difficult to launch, difficult to scale, […]

China and Korea are trying to limit the influence of makers on sensitive top PCs

With social media influencers playing a larger role in political discourse and exerting more influence than ever, should there also be a requirement for these creators to have informed opinions, and a level of qualification to speak on certain matters? That’s what some Asian countries are currently debating, with both China and South Korea trying […]

Meta shares tips for maximizing your holiday campaigns

If you haven’t finalized your holiday marketing plans yet, now is the time to get moving. Meta has published a new holiday marketing checklist designed to keep you on track for this season, while also capturing key data elements to maximize learning to build more effective campaigns in the future. Meta’s holiday marketing checklist is […]

Why paid reviews aren’t worth betting your business on… And how to get real reviews | Martech zone

Customer reviews now play a central role in determining search visibility, local rankings, and customer trust. Search engines rely on the quality, volume and authenticity of reviews as indicators of a business’s credibility and relevance. Because of this, many business owners are tempted to hire services that promise rapid growth in reviews or artificially inflated […]