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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Greg Guice has over two decades of experience working on federal efforts to close the digital divide in rural and tribal communities and for low-income families across the country.
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Gigi Sohn, The Verge, 5 Apr. 2024
Despite investing hundreds of millions of dollars in expanding access, the country still has a digital divide, particularly for those living in remote areas.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 9 Feb. 2024
Mending the digital divide In addition to cable, the FCC also addressed internet availability during its Thursday meeting.
—Brian Fung, CNN, 14 Mar. 2024
Bridging The Digital Communications Divide The digital divide poses a significant barrier to environmental justice for Black communities.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Tens of millions of Americans still don’t have access to high-speed home internet, the FCC added Thursday in a new report highlighting the digital divide.
—Brian Fung, CNN, 14 Mar. 2024
California is still struggling to bring broadband to rural regions and low-income urban neighborhoods, years after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to bridge the digital divide.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2024
Related: New federal rules demand transparency into AI models used in health decisions
But the proposal leaves substantial gaps and would likely worsen the digital divide that prevents many low-resource medical sites from using AI safely and effectively.
—Mark P. Sendak, STAT, 7 Feb. 2024
Despite the challenges posed by the digital divide, Black leaders are harnessing technology to address environmental issues in their communities creatively.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Gigi Sohn, The Verge, 5 Apr. 2024
Despite investing hundreds of millions of dollars in expanding access, the country still has a digital divide, particularly for those living in remote areas.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 9 Feb. 2024
Mending the digital divide In addition to cable, the FCC also addressed internet availability during its Thursday meeting.
—Brian Fung, CNN, 14 Mar. 2024
Bridging The Digital Communications Divide The digital divide poses a significant barrier to environmental justice for Black communities.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Tens of millions of Americans still don’t have access to high-speed home internet, the FCC added Thursday in a new report highlighting the digital divide.
—Brian Fung, CNN, 14 Mar. 2024
California is still struggling to bring broadband to rural regions and low-income urban neighborhoods, years after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to bridge the digital divide.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2024
Related: New federal rules demand transparency into AI models used in health decisions
But the proposal leaves substantial gaps and would likely worsen the digital divide that prevents many low-resource medical sites from using AI safely and effectively.
—Mark P. Sendak, STAT, 7 Feb. 2024
Despite the challenges posed by the digital divide, Black leaders are harnessing technology to address environmental issues in their communities creatively.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
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“Digital divide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digital%20divide. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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