Women Left Behind in AI | Check-In 69

In this ChatEDU Check-In: Women Left Behind in AI, Liz explores how women face growing disparities in the booming AI industry. The report highlights how structural obstacles and decreased corporate diversity efforts risk worsening economic and leadership gaps for female professionals. Key Takeaways: Women account for only 25% of new hires in AI roles compared to 50% in non-AI roles, while holding higher risk for job automation. Rigid work schedules and limited support systems make career continuity difficult during major life events. Corporate rollbacks of diversity programs threaten to lock in long-term leadership and income disparities. Liz’s Two Cents: As AI reshapes the future of work, the risk extends beyond job automation to who gets a seat at the table to build and govern these tools. School leaders must ensure female students are equipped and supported to actively participate in shaping the future of technology. Article: The AI industry is booming. Women are getting left behind https://tinyurl.com/2ftp7w5z