The Digital Revolution: Who Is Struggling To Keep Up?

In an ever-increasing digital world, can you afford to get left behind?

It's a question that hits closer to home than we might think.

Friends my age often tell me, "I don't get involved with all that AI stuff, it just goes over my head."

I remind them of the marginalisation faced by many of our parents and grandparents due to a lack of digital skills.

Advancements in technology can add barriers to participation.

It's a digital chasm that widens each day, leaving countless behind.

Consider this: over 10 million adults in the UK lack basic Internet skills.

Nearly half of those over 75 don't use the Internet at all.

Yet, two and a half million UK households struggle to afford Internet access.

It's not just a statistic; it's a reflection of our societal structure.

And as we plan to phase out landlines by 2025, we risk severing a lifeline for many.

This is not about technology advancing; it's about ensuring it doesn't leave the most vulnerable in its wake.

Our leap towards a digital society should not steamroll those who stand to benefit the least from it.

It's about making sure everyone gets a fair chance at a digital future by proactively addressing their concerns and safeguarding their interests.

We ensure that advancements in digital technology benefit everyone, not just a select few.

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