QR codes soared in popularity during the pandemic for their convenience—but now scammers are using them for a new kind of phishing, dubbed “quishing.” From hijacked parking meter stickers to fake emails posing as HR, these malicious codes can steal personal data, install malware, and compromise devices—all while looking completely legit.
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Brilliant Black minds in US, Africa and Middle East unite to advance digital talent bank for Africa’s future at 6th Annual AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK® Summit in New York
Africa’s BRAIN BANK® will host its 6th Annual Summit and Charity Gala in New York this August, uniting brilliant Black minds from the U.S., Africa, and the Middle East to fight Africa’s worsening brain drain by building a digital talent repository and global partnerships. Spearheaded by visionary founder Rev. Dr. Pamela Fomunung, the summit aims to retain and empower Africa’s rising generation by transforming migration challenges into collaborative, cross-continental opportunities.
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Prepare for life after graduation by cleaning up your digital footprint
Graduation season is the perfect time to clean up your digital footprint.
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Five UNCF-member HBCUs experiment with AI tool for educators
HBCUs are at the forefront of AI-driven innovation in higher education through the ALDA project, which has helped faculty streamline course design, promote equity-centered teaching, and bridge the digital divide by empowering under-resourced institutions with accessible, creative AI tools.
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New cybersecurity tech hub launches in Congress Heights
The University of the District of Columbia, in partnership with Accenture and PeopleShores, has launched a Cybersecurity Tech Hub offering a paid apprenticeship program to equip D.C. residents with hands-on cybersecurity training and career pathways in a high-demand field.
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The Digital Equity Act tried to close the digital divide. 47th president calls it racist and acts to end it
The 47th president’s move to end the bipartisan Digital Equity Act—a federal program providing internet access, devices, and digital literacy training to underserved communities—threatens to widen the digital divide, especially for rural residents, low-income families, seniors and veterans, despite its broad support and essential role in modern life.
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Black students are being watched under AI — and they know it
I surveillance technologies in U.S. schools, often funded by COVID relief and disproportionately deployed in Black and low-income areas, are raising civil rights concerns for criminalizing students and replacing support systems with punitive monitoring.
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How artificial intelligence could close gaps in mental health care for women and girls
Artificial intelligence (AI) could help close persistent gaps in mental health care for Black women and girls by improving access, affordability and cultural relevance. Experts say when designed with intention, AI tools can offer early intervention, personalized support and relief for overburdened care systems.
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Protect your data: Expert tips for safely using public Wi-Fi
Protecting personal and financial data on public Wi-Fi is essential to avoiding fraud carried out by hackers. Experts stress using VPNs and personal hotspots to secure information, as public networks are often vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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SC State STEM Showcase highlights student innovation and research excellence
The STEM Showcase at South Carolina State University (SC State) featured diverse student-led research across transportation, energy, biology and more. The event spotlighted SC State’s R2 research status and its role as a leading HBCU in science and engineering education.
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STEM City Baltimore receives $100,000 Maryland grant to bring AI and Metaverse training to youth
STEM City Baltimore has received a $100,000 grant from the State of Maryland to deliver immersive AI and metaverse training to youth, advancing digital literacy and tech equity in alignment with national efforts to prepare students for future careers.
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Harnessing Emerging Technologies to Power Your Business
Small business owners are increasingly using AI to drive innovation, efficiency and growth, with 80% already using or planning to implement AI, focusing on customer-facing applications like chatbots and customer service automation.
