The AI Coconut Wireless – March 12, 2025
March 12, 2025Meet Fane Palavi, a 24-year-old tech educator from Tuvalu, who is ensuring that Pacific communities have access to digital literacy and emerging technologies.
Profile Overview:
- Name: Fane Palavi
- Occupation: Cyber Educator
- Age: 24
- Background: Growing up in Funafuti, Fane saw how the digital divide limited opportunities in the Pacific. She now develops programs that teach coding, cybersecurity, and AI fundamentals to youth and businesses.
Likes:
- Teaching Workshops: She enjoys seeing students gain confidence in using technology.
- Open-Source Software: Fane supports tech accessibility through free digital tools.
Dislikes:
- Limited Internet Access: She is frustrated by connectivity barriers in remote islands.
- Tech Gatekeeping: She dislikes when knowledge is restricted rather than shared.
Turn-ons:
- Innovation: She loves collaborating with people who embrace new tech ideas.
Turn-offs:
- Resistance to Learning: She struggles with those who refuse to adapt to digital advancements.
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