Breaking Free from Historical Bias in Computing to Build an Inclusive Digital Future

Today, digitalisation has nearly achieved global coverage, but it still falls short of ensuring fair and inclusive access for all citizens, regardless of origin, age, or gender. Here, we provide a historical perspective that highlights how major biases have emerged over time in computing, how they are being addressed, and barriers that remain to overcome.

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Repository of the University of Namur
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2025-10-01
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History of Computing Technologies
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Breaking Free from Historical Bias in Computing to Build an Inclusive Digital Future

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History of Computing Technologies
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Breaking Free from Historical Bias in Computing to Build an Inclusive Digital Future

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Abstract

Today, digitalisation has nearly achieved global coverage, but it still falls short of ensuring fair and inclusive access for all citizens, regardless of origin, age, or gender. Here, we provide a historical perspective that highlights how major biases have emerged over time in computing, how they are being addressed, and barriers that remain to overcome.

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