Grey Digital Divide Sponsored by the Africa Chapter

Description

The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) brings with it rapid technological advancement and artificial intelligence (AI), raising concerns for older generations who are unable to keep up with the changes. These older generations find themselves falling behind in daily life involving the use of technology, including smartphones, the internet, and digital information access. The difficulties older individuals face in accessing and utilising digital technologies are embodied by the grey digital divide. They are subjected to social isolation and inequality as a result of this circumstance, which violates their human rights. It also draws attention to how unevenly people acquire digital literacy abilities and how they are unable to keep up with the rapidly advancing technologies. The webinar's goal is to increase awareness of the gap that affects older individuals and offer potential solutions.