EP147: We saw the school laptops! | Public Servants AI Academy | Spain social media ban for under 16

I mean, you'd think after all the fanfare, the distribution of these new AI-enabled laptops wouldn't have 60% of schools still waiting for devices well into the new term. And the bigger question remains: given the past failures of support and integration, has the Ministry finally figured out the whole "maintenance and teacher training" part of the plan this time around?Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/60-of-schools-awaiting-laptops-for-form-one-students-as-new-term-restarts-6.2.2484713.44a3c0742cSo, the government finally rolled out their AI Academy—which is a fantastic concept—but the big worry we have on the show is whether the actual funding and commitment will last longer than the launch day photo op. Honestly, if they don't solve the issues of equitable access and ensuring this isn't just a flash in the pan, a lot of potential future-proof careers are going to be left in the dust.Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/govt-launches-ai-academy-6.2.2508496.ed774da218Alright, so Spain is officially done with the 'digital Wild West,' as Prime Minister Sánchez announced a ban on social media for the under-16 crowd and plans to hold tech executives personally liable for illegal content. Unsurprisingly, this big push for cross-border regulation and mandatory age verification immediately drew a furious response, with X owner Elon Musk quickly calling the Spanish PM a 'tyrant'.Article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/03/spain-teen-social-media-ban-tech-giants-australia.html