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Helping the public emergency response to COVID-19

Non Stop News UK is providing support to communications practitioners and emergency planners and #AIforGood researchers through resources and signposting on coronavirus (COVID-19). One of these resource guides produced aimed at supporting fellow communicators can be found on the CIPR’s public sector group’s website. In addition, support is being provided to the WordPress contributor community and other tech and AI groups internationally at this time of global public emergency.

Training and tools needed for genuine digital citizenship

How can we improve society and help our organisations be part of global collaborative projects? Be an active digital citizen Share tools which are responsible and ethical Encourage learning of digital skills with your friends, colleagues and through open source projects Promote improved understanding of digital issues Be innovative collaboratively Mia MacMeekin’s infographic at An… Read More »

It’s the dog’s day!

Beagle portrait by Pixabay/ Vizslafotozas

Every dog has its day according to the popular saying. That is certainly true today (26 August 2019) as it is National Dog Day, a special 24-hour celebration of our canine companions. This designated day of the dog is aimed at promoting the importance of dogs and how they benefit the lives of their human friends everyday.

An #AI time machine for Europe

Mapping European cultural big data from the past found in galleries, libraries, archives and museums. This research is being described as having the potential of being one of Europe’s most advanced artificial intelligence projects.

Images don’t optimise themselves!

Miniature man jumping into a phone blue screen

Take your pictures for a workout, writes Abha Thakor. Get your images into shape, it really does matter. Unless you have installed an automated plugin or added a script, the likelihood is that image created for printed media or similar formats is unlikely to be optimised ready for the web or social media.

Is an AI-assistant listening into your meetings?

‪ I’m listening… Settings to consider if you have #Alexa, #Siri other listening #AI devices in an office or personal space when you are dealing with clients’ data or financial transactions. Useful tips from Kim Komando Picture credit: Pixabay/ Geralt

Stop auto play website videos

Phone showing red video play button on its screen

Website auto play videos can affect the user experience negatively. Some tips on how to switch off the settings to improve accessibility.

How can you help subtitle training videos?

Learn how to subtitle a video and help improve accessibility of the resources on WordPress.tv

Discover why people flock to WordCamps

WordCamps – is this where they play Scrabble, or perhaps word bingo? Is it a spelling bee or literacy improvement event? To experience a WordCamp, and the WordPress community which populates these global events, is to experience the essence of shared learning, informal knowledge exchange, and opportunities for both professional and personal development. WordCampers may… Read More »