EU Study: Digital Literacy Gaps Among 14-Year-Olds

Dec 16, 2024

A study by the European Commission reveals that 43% of 14-year-old students across the EU lack basic digital skills. Students from higher socioeconomic backgrounds consistently outperform their peers, underscoring the influence of parental education levels and home resources. Notably, girls outperform boys by 7.9% on average, yet women constitute only 20% of ICT specialists in the EU. (European Commission, European Education Area)

ChatGPT-5 Launch: Features, Release Date & Expectations

OpenAI's ChatGPT-5 is anticipated to launch between late 2024 and early 2025, promising more human-like conversations and enhanced multimodal capabilities, covering text, images, and audio processing. Key improvements include better customization and personalization to adapt to diverse user needs. The model is undergoing rigorous training and testing to ensure safety, reliability, and ethical AI use. Pricing specifics are yet to be revealed, though a subscription model similar to previous versions is expected. OpenAI plans to share detailed feature updates closer to the official release. (ReadWrite)

Robot-Created Turing Portrait Sets Art World Record at Sotheby’s

A portrait of Alan Turing by the humanoid robot artist Ai-Da has made history, selling at Sotheby’s for more than $1,000,000. Known as “A.I. God,” the portrait set a record for robot-created artwork, far surpassing its estimated value of $120,000. Ai-Da, one of the world’s most advanced humanoid artists, has pushed the boundaries of digital art and innovation with this sale, marking a new chapter in the art world.