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Digital divide

GCSE · Computer Science · AQA · CS8.1 — Ethical issues: AI bias, censorship, privacy intrusions, the digital divide; weighing benefits to society against harm

Question

Describe two consequences of the digital divide for individuals without internet access.

Mark scheme — two of (1 each):

  • Cannot access online education or revision resources, so fall behind (B1)
  • Cannot apply for jobs advertised online / access job portals (B1)
  • Cannot access e-government services (B1)
  • Cannot benefit from telemedicine or online health information (B1)
  • Skills gap widens — lower earnings, less ability to afford devices later (B1)

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