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Can Education Be Delivered Via WhatsApp?

The Horizons Tracker

A new project from MIT Governance Lab has tested the platform in an educational capacity. The project, undertaken by South African civic technology company Grassroots, is believed to be the first training course delivered entirely on WhatsApp. WhatsApp-based training. The post Can Education Be Delivered Via WhatsApp?

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Research Explores The Career Pathways Women Take In Software Development

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In the academic year 2021/2022 in Spain, a report from the Ministry of Education revealed that there were very few women studying Computer Engineering. They found that women who start a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering tend to have more previous education than men. Only 14.1%

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Lessons in Leadership to Last a Lifetime

Leading Blog

Back then, the vast majority of Akamai’s 100 engineering staff had been recruited directly from MIT and other top universities. Fortunately, Akamai’s VP of Human Resources, Steve Heinrich, recognized what was happening and brought in Chuck McVinney, a management consultant with expertise in teamwork and leadership training.

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Boosting Success: Unleashing the Power of Professional Development

Strategy Driven

Professional development has emerged as a vital tool for business owners and engineers alike to enhance their skills, drive innovation, and achieve long-term success. The Power of Lifelong Learning The landscape of business and engineering is constantly evolving, driven by technological advancements and market demands.

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Social Class In The C-Suite

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Four clear types of CEO emerged from the data: Established-elite CEOs – these conformed most to the stereotype, with a high level of education and household income. Middle-class CEOs – these are those from more average family backgrounds in terms of both household income and education level.

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How To Fight AI Bias

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The bias issue begins with the data used to train AI systems. The problem is compounded by the fact that AI engineers often use annotators—humans who review and categorize data. Alternatively, they propose collaboration between experts in biases and programmers to combat racism, sexism, and other biases in AI models.

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Safeguard Your Business: 6 Steps to Prevent Fraud

Strategy Driven

Educate and Train Your Employees Your employees play a vital role in fraud prevention. Educating them about the risks and consequences of fraud is crucial. Offer training programs that highlight common fraud schemes, such as phishing, identity theft, and financial manipulation.

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