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Investigating digital divide impacts on the effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology among SMEs in urban and rural areas

Dowell, David, Morris, Wyn, Bowen, Robert · 2025 · ORCA Online Research @Cardiff (Cardiff University)

Summary. This paper examines how the digital divide affects small and medium-sized enterprises' ability to effectively use artificial intelligence technology, comparing outcomes between urban and rural areas. The research identifies barriers that prevent rural SMEs from adopting and implementing AI solutions, revealing disparities in technology access and capability between geographic regions.

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David, D., Wyn, M., & Robert, B.. (2025). Investigating digital divide impacts on the effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology among SMEs in urban and rural areas. ORCA Online Research @Cardiff (Cardiff University). https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/182671/3/AI%20Digital%20Divide%20Abstract%20ISBE%202025.pdf

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Countries
United Kingdom
Regions
Europe
Categories
broadband-and-digital, entrepreneurship, rural-data-and-definitions, general-innovation
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2026-09-01