digital divide

Scholars and international figures at China's premier AI conference emphasized the need for global cooperation and development-focused AI regulations to prevent a widening digital divide. China is promoting an AI package focused on training, infrastructure, and global governance influence to engage the Global South.

Seattle implemented a data center moratorium, which critics argue has positioned the city against the new digital divide. The policy is expected to disproportionately impact the city's poorest residents.

The Doctor of Business Artificial Intelligence (DBAI) program at PolyU Business School of Hong Kong Polytechnic University aims to address the digital divide where corporate executives often view AI as a tool for routine tasks rather than strategic adoption. Effective AI adoption is critical for businesses to remain competitive.

The Boys and Girls Clubs in Broward County received 175 laptops from AT&T as part of the company’s initiative to address the digital divide and promote internet accessibility. AT&T has committed $5 billion to connect 25 million people to high-speed internet by 2030.

SpaceX's Starlink is making significant inroads into Africa's digital market, aiming to bridge the continent's digital divide by providing affordable satellite internet. While the technology promises benefits by bypassing expensive fiber-optic infrastructure, African governments face the challenge of balancing internet expansion with protecting local telecom industries and maintaining economic control over their digital infrastructure.

Nepal faces a significant digital divide despite high reported internet penetration rates, with millions of citizens—particularly in rural areas—lacking access to affordable and reliable internet connectivity. The disparity highlights a gap between national statistics and ground-level reality for many Nepali citizens.