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Digitalization and digital inclusion challenges

Overview

The rapid integration of smart technology and automation is driving convenience and efficiency but creating significant risks for digital inclusion. In the Netherlands, the shift toward mobile-centric financial services, such as the transition of iDEAL to the Wero system, threatens to marginalize the approximately 2.5 million people who struggle with digital payment systems.

Beyond individual accessibility, broader concerns regarding digital sovereignty and technological autonomy have emerged. There is growing apprehension regarding the heavy reliance of European organizations on a limited number of American technology providers. This dependency is highlighted by instances where political decisions could restrict digital access, as seen with a French judge at the International Criminal Court. To mitigate these risks and address the centralization of services, local initiatives in France are focusing on digital literacy, covering topics such as cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

Entities

ING · Samoëns · De Nederlandsche Bank · Wero · International Criminal Court

Timeline

  1. 16 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Digital sovereignty and inclusion face challenges from tech dependency

    The importance of digital sovereignty and technological autonomy is highlighted by risks of service dependency and outages, alongside local efforts to improve digital literacy and inclusion.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Digitalization and automation drive convenience but pose inclusion risks

    As smart technology and automation increase daily convenience, concerns grow regarding digital inclusion, privacy, and the loss of non-digital alternatives for vulnerable groups.

Sources

mairiedesamoens.fr · metacartes.cc