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Last Word

Last word: digital natives

Artist Petra Štefanková, FRSA imagines the interior landscape of ‘digital natives’.
15 Apr 2026 Petra Štefanková
Abstract illustration of two human faces looking in different directions, intertwined with a laptop, mouse, and geometric shapes in orange, yellow, and black lines, symbolising technology and connectivity.
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Age against the machine

Tania Duarte, FRSA argues that debates around artificial intelligence often frame generational differences in misleading ways. Drawing on research from her organisation, We and AI, she suggests these narratives obscure the real issue.
15 Apr 2026 Tania Duarte, FRSA
Cartoon-style image of large yellow creatures with long, bendy legs and black spots, moving through a crowd of quirky, humanoid figures near the edge of a cliff. The scene is chaotic and surreal.
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Dying by design

A series of deaths linked to an online suicide forum exposed one of the darker corners of the internet – activists say it’s long past time to shine a light on the largely unregulated platforms putting young people’s mental health and, increasingly, lives at risk. Is anybody listening?
15 Apr 2026 Adele Zeynep Walton
A silhouette of a person standing outdoors at sunset, holding a glowing pink light, with colourful pixelated blocks and digital badges overlaying the image, all set against a solid light blue background.
In Conversation

In Conversation with Cory Doctorow

Cory Doctorow FRSA coined the term ‘enshittification’, the 2024 word of the year, to describe the universal experience of how technology platforms went from ‘it’ to, well… In conversation with broadcaster Stephanie Hare, he discusses how we move forward.
15 Apr 2026 Stephanie Hare
Cory Doctorow with short hair and glasses sits on light-coloured tiered steps, dressed in a dark jacket, black shirt, green corduroy trousers, and black boots, resting their head on one hand and smiling thoughtfully with a quiet energy.
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Badging for change

Too many skills go unseen, argues Patrina Law. A new RSA-backed blueprint shows how digital credentials can make invisible talents visible – and valuable
10 Dec 2025 Patrina Law
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Digital inclusion: baked in, not bolted on

The evidence is clear – closing the digital divide can boost Britain’s economy and improve lives, but it requires sustained investment and cross-government collaboration.
23 Sep 2025 Helen Milner OBE, FRSA
An illustrated image of four people riding in a horse-drawn cart face a giant smartphone with a radar screen, which blocks their path. A red and white barrier arm is attached to the phone, creating a roadblock in a barren landscape.
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Changing tides

Digital entrepreneurship is swelling in some seaside towns across the UK
2 Dec 2022 Nasiru Taura
Illustration of a person with long hair flipping a switch, launching a rocket, symbolizing innovation. A light bulb and abstract lines represent ideas and movement. The background is teal.
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You’re out of data

Tech poverty creates real barriers to daily life for many across the UK
5 Jul 2022 Claudia Baldacchino
A black screen with a gray loading spinner in the center, depicting a common loading or buffering icon.
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Under the influence

Does the online world really offer young women and girls more power than ever before?
4 Jul 2022 Kate Eichhorn
A person holds a phone, obscuring their face, against a vibrant, surreal background of swirling colors and abstract shapes. Trees and a small figure in a dress are included, creating a dreamlike landscape.