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Commentator argues AI hasn't erased digital divide, access remains key

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A commentator criticizes the notion that AI has eliminated the digital divide, arguing that access to AI, not just skills, is the key barrier. The individual believes that the current state of AI, which lacks government policy and regulation, is dangerous. This perspective challenges the idea that AI has made programming accessible to everyone, emphasizing the ongoing importance of access. AI

IMPACT AI's role in exacerbating or mitigating the digital divide remains a critical discussion point for equitable access and policy.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains an opinion piece discussing the implications of AI on the digital divide.

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Commentator argues AI hasn't erased digital divide, access remains key

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · SteveThompson ·

    This clueless character early on proclaimed that the Digital Divide is now gone because of AI, that anyone can be a programmer. The Digital Divide is rooted in

    This clueless character early on proclaimed that the Digital Divide is now gone because of AI, that anyone can be a programmer. The Digital Divide is rooted in lack of access, not skills. AI use requires access to it. And he's wrong again here. He really wants free run of AI with…

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