digital literacy

The sharply divided attitudes of Americans toward artificial intelligence (AI) reveal a society grappling with both the promise and perils embedded in rapid technological change. With public opinion seemingly split down the middle, according to a recent Gallup poll, understanding the nuances of...

Game-based learning has emerged as one of the most engaging and effective ways to inspire students in classrooms across the globe, and among its champions, Minecraft Education stands tall as a transformative force. As schools grapple with keeping lessons relevant, exciting, and meaningful...

The American Federation of Teachers’ recent alliance with OpenAI, Microsoft, and Anthropic to launch a national AI training center for educators marks a turning point in the intersection of technology and public education. Announced as the “National Academy for AI Instruction” and based at the...

In a year defined by rapid transformation, few technology stories have captured the tension between disruption and opportunity as sharply as the recent developments at Microsoft. The company, celebrated for decades as a pillar of global tech employment, shocked the industry with sweeping layoffs...

The City of Brownsville, Texas, is taking significant strides to bridge the digital divide with its "Smart City: Back to School Digital Skills Workshop and Laptop Giveaway." This initiative aims to equip students with essential digital skills and provide them with the necessary tools to succeed...

The American classroom is on the cusp of a technological transformation, driven in part by a bold new initiative spearheaded by Microsoft, OpenAI, and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the nation’s second-largest teachers’ union. These unlikely partners are coming together to launch the...

Microsoft and OpenAI are taking a landmark step in reshaping the US educational landscape with their recent collaboration to establish the National Academy for AI Instruction. In partnership with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the second-largest teachers’ union in the United States...

The rapid advance and mainstream adoption of generative AI, most notably tools like ChatGPT, has dramatically reshaped educational landscapes, business processes, and ordinary social practices. In classrooms from state universities to elite Ivy League colleges, and even within technical and...

Nestled in the northern stretch of Fort Worth’s school corridors, a group of quietly ambitious students from Northwest ISD’s Steele Early College High School has been rewriting the narrative of academic competitions. This year, the school’s Microsoft Office team walked boldly onto a national...

Microsoft has announced the promotion of Naim Yazbeck to President for Microsoft Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective July 1, 2025. Yazbeck, who has been with Microsoft since 2009, most recently served as General Manager for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since 2022. In his new role, he will...

Generative AI has evolved from a speculative novelty to an indispensable tool in daily life, empowering individuals to tackle work, creativity, learning, and even well-being in ways previously unimaginable. With robust platforms like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL∙E, and an expanding ecosystem of...

Kenya stands at the threshold of a digital revolution, with artificial intelligence (AI) driving transformative opportunities and urgent challenges alike. As one of Africa’s most dynamic economies, Kenya has made sizable investments in digital infrastructure and policy reforms. The country’s...

Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered assistant integrated into Microsoft 365 applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, designed to enhance productivity by assisting with tasks like drafting documents, creating presentations, and analyzing data. Users can interact with Copilot through a...

Poland is in the midst of a profound digital transformation, driven by an unprecedented surge in artificial intelligence (AI) skilling initiatives spearheaded by Microsoft and a diverse network of collaborators. Over the past six months alone, more than 500,000 people across the country have...

The rapid ascent of generative artificial intelligence has rewritten the rules of education, especially within environments that prioritize industry readiness, such as the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. Once considered the domain of computer scientists and tech startups, AI is...

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence in digital literacy, with several students achieving top placements at the 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) U.S. National Championship. This prestigious competition, held...

The pace of change in the digital age continues to accelerate, shifting from a steady march to a full sprint, especially within the realm of public sector organizations. At the forefront of this evolution stands the Municipality of Breda, a Dutch city renowned not only for its historical...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly establishing itself as both a language and a partner in the global classroom, and nowhere is this transformation more visible—and ambitious—than in South Korea. As AI-powered tools from Microsoft, particularly Copilot, Minecraft Education, and the broad suite...

Over the past decade, East Africa has witnessed a transformative journey in bridging its connectivity gap, largely driven by innovative partnerships and technological advancements. Central to this progress has been the collaboration between Microsoft and local entities, notably Mawingu, aiming...

The proliferation of artificial intelligence in recent years has brought with it a promise that is as tantalizing as it is contentious: the prospect of reclaiming our most precious commodity, time. From AI-powered assistants organizing schedules to autonomous appliances handling menial chores...