Speed and convenience have become the consumer norm. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, when people worldwide were introduced to instant access to goods and services via apps and digital platforms, the supply and demand considerably grew and splintered. The 'I need it now' culture shows no signs of slowing down, ye...

In today’s hyper-connected globe, the meaning of national identity is no longer rigid, and we’re seeing a dissolution of cultural borders as we travel through our devices. This shift in mentality is happening against a turbulent geopolitical backdrop as countries prioritise regional allies.

An abundance of new content is what sets Netflix apart from other streaming services. In an attempt to expand its global audience base, it’s acquiring local content, dubbing and subtitling a significant amount of its offering, and creating targeted ads with local talent speaking the local language.

Accessibility has taken giant leaps forward in recent years, from technology to video games, live entertainment, and media. Closed captioning has transformed our expectations of content; turning us into more active consumers, increasing our acceptance of reading more text – or none at all.

Microsoft was awarded multiple Grand Prix awards at the Cannes Lions Festival for its ADLaM campaign, which digitised the Pulaar language of Guinea. By working with small communities to record their culture, the company demonstrated how new technologies can promote inclusivity.

Los Angeles Community College campuses are offering courses taught in the native language of students to address the demand for job-ready education opportunities. The initiative recognizes the importance of inclusivity in higher education by serving diverse communities in California.