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Understanding the Gen Z approach to life
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Understanding the Gen Z approach to life

Generational ‘Wars’ Are Normal, But… Abidemi and the 15 nursing students were displaying behaviours characteristic of a generation known as Gen Z. “What sets Gen Z apart,” says Olatoun Lufadeju, a Lagos-based sociologist, “is that they seem to be the only living generation that does not defer to age.

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Gasps as Prince William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton Show
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Gasps as Prince William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton Show

The Prince of Wales made a surprise appearance on the Graham Norton Show as part of a special edition marking the Earthshot Prize. William set up the Earthshot Prize in 2020, inspired by US President John F Kennedy’s Moonshot project, which challenged scientists to send astronauts to the Moon and back safely.

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AI, digital literacy critical to technical and vocational education – NDPC
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AI, digital literacy critical to technical and vocational education – NDPC

The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has urged technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and digital literacy into their programmes to prepare young people for the changing world of work. Dr Amoah said Ghana needed a system that enabled young people not only to acquire education and skills but also to apply them, continue learning and contribute to a more productive and inclusive economy.

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Microsoft develops AI tool that can diagnose ‘sequentially’ like a doctor
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Microsoft develops AI tool that can diagnose ‘sequentially’ like a doctor

“AI has become very good at getting a 100% ​pass rate on those,” ​said Dr. Dominic King, ⁠the corporate vice president of the health unit at Microsoft AI, whose team is developing the new technology. We’re also measuring how judiciously and carefully it goes through a ⁠diagnostic ​work-up,” said Harsha Nori, head of AI at Microsoft AI ​Health.

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