Tech
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Fiji’s Geospatial Leap: Mapping a More Resilient Pacific
Fiji is accelerating the use of geospatial technology to power sustainable development and stronger climate resilience. With data-driven planning at the forefront, new tools aim to bridge gaps, boost transparency, and empower communities across the Pacific.
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High-Profile Signatories Urge Pause on Superintelligent AI Until Safeguards Are in Place
An unlikely chorus of voices—from royal figures to tech pioneers and political commentators—now calls for a measured pause on superintelligent AI until safety safeguards and broad public consensus are in place. The debate over humanity’s long-term future with AI is heating up.
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Fiji Teen’s TechGirls Journey Sparks Engineering Dreams
From a rural Fiji upbringing to a life-changing STEM program, 16-year-old Uculoa discovers that life itself can be the best teacher. Her journey blends school, resilience, and big dreams in engineering, revealing the power of leadership and possibility for young women in tech.
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Aditi Naidu’s TechGirls Journey Sparks Global STEM Ambitions
Year 11 student Aditi Naidu’s journey through the TechGirls program reveals how STEM can open global doors. From Suva to the United States, she discovers that curiosity, cultural connection, and fresh perspectives can reignite a dream of a career in medicine. A story of empowerment, bold dreams, and the transformative power of science.
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TikTok Algorithm Licensing Plan Sets Stage for US-ByteDance Split
High-stakes talks are shaping TikTok’s future as U.S. officials push a deal that would put the app’s most sensitive asset—the algorithm—under new oversight. With Beijing’s approval and a evolving security framework in play, the path forward could redefine how tech and geopolitics collide.
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Microsoft Poised to Dodge French Antitrust Scrutiny as Qwant Weighs Its Next Move
Europe’s tech regulators are weighing a high-stakes case involving Microsoft and a French search rival. A pivotal decision could reshape how search results and ads are accessed, with broad implications for big tech.
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Fiji seeks Singapore-inspired digital economy transformation
Fiji unveils an ambitious plan to become a regional digital hub, drawing inspiration from Singapore’s Smart Nation and AI roadmaps. With a National Digital Strategy 2025-2030 focused on growing ICT, boosting cybersecurity, and expanding e-commerce and digital literacy, the path promises a more trusted and inclusive digital future for all.
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Fiji Tests First Hillside Sugarcane Harvester from Japan
Fiji launches a hill-ready mechanical sugarcane harvester, a first for its rugged fields, with Japanese expertise guiding a Tavua trial. The project aims to boost productivity and ease labor shortages, signaling a bold shift toward mechanization and stronger ties with Japan’s agricultural tech.
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Fiji charges woman over TikTok post in online-safety crackdown
Fiji’s online safety laws take center stage as a TikTok incident triggers a serious cybercrime response. The case underscores growing efforts to hold people accountable for harmful online posts and to foster a more responsible digital community.
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Senate Demands Meta Disclose Internal Child-Safety Research and Parental Controls Findings
A bipartisan push is demanding access to Meta’s internal research on how its products affect children and how well parental controls work. Fresh allegations of paused inquiries and risky chatbot conversations with minors have intensified scrutiny of the tech giant. The debate now centers on AI, platform safety, and the duties of tech companies to…