Utilizing the Metaverse to Close the Digital Divide

This digital environment, where users can engage with others in an immersive way, has the potential to revolutionize various fields such as education, work, culture, and entertainment.

Yet, companies and development teams are working to adapt these virtual spaces in order to address the existing digital divide. The digital divide refers to disparities in access to and utilization of technologies, particularly impacting low-income communities, the elderly, and individuals in rural areas.

These disparities hinder participation in activities that rely on connectivity, and the Metaverse, with its device and connectivity requirements, may worsen these inequalities. Nevertheless, the Metaverse could also play a crucial role in bridging the digital divide.