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What is the digital divide?

The gap between those who can access and use digital technology and those who can't

What is the digital divide?
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Isabela Neves
02/05/2025 18:45 ‧ 1 month ago | StarsInsider

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The digital divide refers to the growing gap between individuals and communities who have access to modern digital technology and those who don't. As the world becomes increasingly reliant on the internet for education, work, and healthcare, those without reliable access face significant disadvantages.

This divide is driven by factors such as infrastructure, affordability, and digital literacy. Understanding the causes and consequences of the digital divide is crucial to developing solutions that promote digital inclusion and equity worldwide.

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