digital divide
noun
: the economic, educational, and social inequalities between those who have computers and online access and those who do not
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However, this digital shift also brings to the fore the challenges of digital divide, highlighting the need for widespread technological adoption across the industry, irrespective of company size.
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
Policymakers should invest in initiatives that close the digital divide and promote diversity in the tech industry, ensuring that the AI revolution benefits all residents.
—Kevin J. Conlan, Hartford Courant, 7 May 2024
As the city’s leading broadband provider, Comcast is committed to helping Baltimore reach the goal of closing the digital divide once and for all.
—Broderick Johnson, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2024
Access to the computers and other technology funded with the grant is helping close a digital divide, Britt said.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
Policymakers should invest in initiatives that close the digital divide and promote diversity in the tech industry, ensuring that the AI revolution benefits all residents.
—Kevin J. Conlan, Hartford Courant, 7 May 2024
As the city’s leading broadband provider, Comcast is committed to helping Baltimore reach the goal of closing the digital divide once and for all.
—Broderick Johnson, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2024
Access to the computers and other technology funded with the grant is helping close a digital divide, Britt said.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024
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“Digital divide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digital%20divide. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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