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USC, California Emerging Technology Fund Form New Partnership To Close The Digital Divide

USC, California Emerging Technology Fund Form New Partnership To Close The Digital Divide

March 22, 2021

By RON MAVKOVICH

Source: University of Southern California

The research partnership will determine just how far California has to go to close critical gaps in internet access, an issue exacerbated by the pandemic.

During a pandemic that has magnified inequities for Americans, USC and the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) have partnered to measure internet access in the state based on demographics and location, identify the impact on those lacking access as the world goes digital, and inform policymakers on how to close the gap.