Women have spent decades fighting their way toward equality in tech. But with the rise of AI, I can feel that progress slipping through our fingers - and if we don’t act fast, we could end up further behind than where we started.
The AI gold rush is here. Companies are throwing money, power, and status at anyone who looks and smells “AI-native.” And guess who’s cashing in? Mostly men. Show me one woman-led AI acquihire with a disclosed, large price tag. Meanwhile, I can rattle off the male-led ones with rumored billions.
And listen, men - I applaud you for it. This isn’t a dig at you. This is a rallying cry for women to step up and claim our share of the future.
Let’s look at some stats:
A global analysis found that women make up less than one-third of AI-skilled professionals. (Deloitte)
In adoption of generative AI: U.S. data shows 33 % of women vs 44 % of men reported using or experimenting with gen AI in 2024. (Deloitte)
Women are less likely to be in AI-augmented roles and more likely …
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