In today's world, tech is everywhere, especially in healthcare. Digital health tools promise big improvements, but they might leave some people behind. People with blindness often face unique challenges, but what about those who are tech-savvy and educated? This group has a different story to tell. Many studies look at people with blindness as one big group. They fo...
In China, hospitals are starting to see how digital health tools can help patients. But there's a problem. Not all patients are on the same page when it comes to using these tools. Some know about them, some want to use them, and some are already using them. This is what experts call the digital divide. It's like a gap between those who can easily use technology and ...
The world's population is aging. People are living longer. This is great news for individuals and their families. However, it poses a challenge for healthcare systems. There are not enough caregivers to meet the increasing demand. This is where artificial intelligence, or AI, comes into play. AI could revolutionize elderly care. But does it live up to the hype...
Verizon's Innovative Learning program has been making waves in education. It has already reached over 8. 5 million students. This program is on a mission to help 10 million students by 2030. It's all about giving students and teachers the tools they need to thrive in a digital world. The program is all about teaming up with top schools and education providers. T...
Ever thought about who uses ChatGPT the most in Germany? A new study recently dove into this topic, tracking 1, 376 Germans online over the first 11 months after ChatGPT's launch. The results showed that younger folks and those with more education were the biggest users. While age and education played a big role, income and gender didn’t seem to matter much. It was s...
Have you ever thought about how technology can affect older adults' minds? In China, researchers are looking into this question, focusing on what's known as the "digital divide. " This divide happens when some people have easy access to computers and the internet, while others don't. It turns out that this divide might be making a difference in how well older adults ...
Health surveys today are mainly done online, but is that leaving some people out? A recent study talked to folks both online and offline about health and well-being. They found out that people who don't use the internet think differently about health choices than those who do. This is important because it means policymakers might be missing out on crucial views. By u...