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“I’ve seen firsthand how AI is fundamentally reshaping every industry. When women represent only 15-34% of AI talent across experience levels, we're not just looking at a gender gap — we're looking at systematically excluding half our workforce from the future of work itself.” Read more about the important steps we must take to create a more inclusive AI workforce: https://lnkd.in/gAWDdMsC

I know the data comes from a survey of 25,000 people in 16 regions and yet.. "Technologists believe generative AI is turning into a whole new industry unto itself. But women haven’t been as eager as men to embrace it." or "Women are less likely to adopt this new technology." What does less eager or likely mean over here? Is it reluctance or fear that is being chosen by women in a "free market"? Are we saying interest in technology is gendered inherently by nature or gendered systemically by conditioning or both or none of the above? Are we creating or encouraging a misleading binary or perceived gap and catch-up here? To me it feels like there are better takes here but this of course is likely the 'catchiest', which is all the news. This part I understand (although pink collar is a new term for me): "Left unaddressed, this disparity could not only magnify gender imbalances in traditional “pink collar” occupations susceptible to automation, such as customer service, education and healthcare, but also limit opportunities for women in the occupations of the future."

The lack of female representation in the #AI sector is cause for concern: according to the World Economic Forum only 22% of AI professionals globally were women in 2023. In a recent article for Business Reporter, Splunk's Petra Jenner highlights the urgent need for #diversity in AI. Learn how to ensure that AI reflects all perspectives of the human experience, and becomes a more diverse workforce: https://splk.it/3Q0XSrJ

🚨 The publication 𝘼𝙄'𝙨 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙠: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙂𝙖𝙥 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙋𝙤𝙤𝙡,” in which I collaborated with interface (formerly SNV), is out now! ⬇ Click here to get insights on the 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 in the global and European Union AI talent pool, as well as the policies some countries have implemented to close this gap: https://lnkd.in/e-3uRBSt Some of my highlights 💡 ▶️ 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟮% 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 globally, with even lower representation at senior levels—occupying less than 14% of senior executive roles in AI. ▶️ 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 and 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻 have some of the 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in their AI workforces in the EU, at 20.3% and 22.4% respectively. ▶️ Even in leading AI hubs, gender balance remains a challenge. In 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁, a major European tech center, just 19% of AI talent are women. ▶️ 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 their Western European counterparts in maintaining a balanced male-female ratio within the AI workforce. ⚠️ The underrepresentation of women in AI not only represents a 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 in one of the most crucial industries of our time but also risks 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 in the AI systems we create. 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀. My profound appreciation to Siddhi Pal, Ruggero Marino Lazzaroni and the talented team at interface (formerly SNV) for bringing me on board this meaningful project. It was truly a privilege to work with you! 🙌

🤖 Women in Artificial Intelligence: A Path Toward More Equitable and Inclusive AI 🌟 As the AI landscape continues to expand, the importance of women's leadership in shaping its future becomes increasingly evident. At 1950.ai, we are committed to highlighting the crucial role that diverse perspectives play in developing more inclusive AI systems. Our latest blog post explores the opportunities and barriers women face in the AI industry, showcasing how women-led startups are driving innovation and addressing systemic challenges. From bridging the gender gap in tech to fostering a culture of inclusivity, this article provides a comprehensive overview of the path forward. Discover how empowering women in AI can lead to more equitable technologies and a brighter future for all. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dKcvxUxh #WomenInAI #Diversity #Inclusion #Equity #AI #Innovation #1950ai #WomenLeadership

Women in AI is an imperative not an option according to this article in Time which offers great advice on how women can use AI tools to advance their career and skill set. But we need more women involved in designing AI. “Who better to identify and correct gender bias in AI systems than those who have spent their lives recognizing and fighting it in human systems? Who better to ensure AI tools respect and protect women's privacy and dignity than those who have long fought for these basic rights? The solution to biased AI is not to abandon the technology but to flood it with women's perspectives, experiences, and values.” #womenandAI #genderbias #womenintheworkplace https://lnkd.in/grDYSVCV

Empowering Women in AI Engineering 🚀 The latest World Economic Forum report reveals that female representation in AI engineering has doubled since 2016 but still stands at a mere 0.20%. This underscores a pressing need for more women to enter and lead in the AI field. https://lnkd.in/dgFQ8YaQ Recent incidents, like the AI-manipulated image of a female politician, highlight the importance of diverse perspectives in tech development. As Silja Baller from the WEF rightly points out, “There should be equal opportunity to contribute to designing our future.” We should collectively recognize the critical role of diverse voices in shaping AI in Tech Industry and foster an inclusive environment that supports and encourages women in tech roles. By ensuring women are at the forefront of AI development, we can build more equitable and innovative solutions that benefit everyone. Together, let's drive change and make the tech industry a place where all talents can thrive. 💡 #AI #GenderEquality #STEM #Diversity #Inclusion #WomenInTech #FutureOfWork #TechInnovation 🌐 

Research shows 75% of knowledge workers already use generative AI. However, women are more likely to be in jobs AI will disrupt and less likely to benefit from AI-driven roles. Leaders must act now to ensure an equitable future where women thrive in the AI era. Hear from Anne-Marie Slaughter (CEO at New America), Sue Duke (VP Global Public Policy & Economic Graph at LinkedIn), and Aneesh Raman (VP and Workforce Expert at LinkedIn) on steps to create a more equitable future for women in the AI-driven workplace: https://lnkd.in/eUGGQ75e

AI is here. This is a shout out to the ladies. We cannot be left behind, or left out, of participating as a creator and a user. Uplevyl is a female forward generative AI platform. Join for this important conversation. #AI #generativeAI