A UN Women study of 133 generative AI systems found 44% showed gender bias, while 26% displayed both gender and racial bias
AI models often associate women with home and caregiving, while linking men to careers and leadership, mirroring long-standing societal stereotypes
Women make up fewer than 30% of AI professionals globally and only 10-15% hold leadership roles, limiting diverse voices in AI development
Women dominate many jobs most vulnerable to AI-driven automation. The World Economic Forum says 57% of at-risk jobs are currently held by women
AI is intensifying online abuse. Women activists and journalists increasingly face AI-assisted harassment, deepfakes and non-consensual image sharing
Human oversight, bias testing and greater investment in women's digital skills are essential to make AI safer, fairer and more inclusive