Systemic Bias in Tech: The Diversity Dilemma
As society continues to advance digitally, access to technology and other digital resources has become an essential part of everyday life. If harnessed properly, technology can help empower people and improve society. However, technology and digital literacy — and the opportunities that come with them — are not fully accessible to everyone and can even harm some. This issue, known as systemic bias in tech, perpetuates the digital divide, systemic racism and other longstanding inequities for marginalized communities.