Why Closing the Digital Divide Matters
b'Technology has transformed nearly every aspect of our lives, but technological innovations don\\u2019t always benefit everyone equally. And COVID-19 has revealed that this digital divide is even greater than we thought. Host Justin Milner speaks with Urban Institute researcher Alena Stern, chief information officer of Atlanta Gary Brantely, and Miguel Gami\\xf1o Jr., executive vice president for Global Cities at Mastercard, about why cities should care about tech equity and how they can achieve it.\\n Related links:\\xa0\\n The Equity Imperative\\xa0\\xa0\\n How Cities Are Leveraging Technology to Meet Residents\\u2019 Needs during a Pandemic\\xa0\\n How Governments,\\xa0Nonprofits, and the Private Sector Can Help Technology Work for Everyone\\xa0\\n To Make \\u201cSmart Cities\\u201d More Inclusive, Leaders Need Better Tools and Data\\n\\n Expanding Online Use of SNAP Benefits Can Help People Stay Safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic\\n\\n Four Questions Cities Are Asking about Equitable Technology\\xa0\\n\\n Technology and Equity in\\xa0Cities\\xa0\\n Projects in Chicago and St. Louis Show How Technology Can Support Inclusion'