What Happens if the Future of AI isn't Female?

by Rebecca Tierney, Shubhi Rao & Sara Sanford.

16 October 2024, 10:00 AM CST

1 hr

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Women: Will AI In The Workplace Affect You Differently?

FREE WEBINAR ON OCTOBER 16th: “What Happens if the Future of AI Isn’t Female?”

(Can’t attend live? Register now, and we’ll send you the recording and summary notes afterward.)

AI offers incredible potential, but it also presents unique risks for women.

A recent report by McKinsey Global Institute estimates that by 2030, AI and automation could force between 40 million and 160 million women to move to roles that require higher-level skills.

This shift comes at a time when gender discrimination remains prevalent in hiring, promotions, and everyday workplace interactions.

The problem often begins with biased training data—AI systems mirror the biases of their creators. With women making up just 12% of AI researchers and 6% of software developers, the resulting technologies may not accurately reflect or serve women’s needs.

Women remain underrepresented across AI and tech fields, holding only 22% of AI-related roles. At the leadership level, the numbers are even starker—women account for just 8% of Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) in the U.S., meaning critical decisions about AI implementation are being made without women’s perspectives.

This underrepresentation extends beyond roles and positions. AI often operates as a “black box,” making it difficult to understand or challenge biased decisions. The lack of transparency and accountability in these systems further exacerbates existing disparities.

In short, the future of AI will impact women’s lives in profound ways, yet the development and control of these technologies remain overwhelmingly in the hands of men.

Join us on October 16th for our free webinar, “What Happens if the Future of AI Isn’t Female?”

We've gathered three AI-for-women experts

Our panel of leading experts will explore how to prevent gender bias in AI and share actionable strategies for ensuring women have a voice in shaping technology—and their own futures.

This is a critical discussion for anyone committed to building a more inclusive and equitable tech landscape.

Can’t attend live? Register now, and we’ll send you the recording and summary notes afterward.

Speakers:

This thought-provoking session features expert speakers from the world of business and technology.
Rebecca Tierney (CEO and Co-Founder, AdaMarie) Sara Sanford (Head of Inclusion Lab, AdaMarie), and Shubhi Rao (CEO and Founder of Uplevyl).

Hosted By Rebecca Tierney

REBECCA TIERNEY (CEO and Co-Founder) from AdaMarie - www.weareadamarie.com. Holding advanced degrees from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law and the Art Institute of Chicago, Rebecca transitioned from a successful career at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, a top international law firm, to lead AdaMarie. Rebecca's legal career cemented her commitment to credible, evidence-based research and refined her skills in leadership, communication, and strategic problem-solving, making her a formidable advocate for women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). AdaMarie, named after pioneers Ada Lovelace and Marie Curie, combines job opportunities, community support, and evidence-based employer consulting to bridge the gap between women seeking STEM careers and employers striving for gender diversity.

Hosted By Sara Sanford

SARA SANFORD (Head of Inclusion Lab) from AdaMarie - Sara is a professor at the University of Washington's School of Information, where she teaches on the intersection of equity, ethics, and data. Sara is also the founder of GEN and the architect behind the GEN Certification, the first gold standard for intersectional equity in U.S. businesses, which has expanded to certify businesses globally. Sara is the author of Inclusion Inc: How to Design Intersectional Equity into the Workplace. Sara believes we now have the tools for all businesses to be equity-centered if they choose to be. She has been interviewed by the New York Times, and her book, Inclusion, Inc., is available through major online outlets.

Hosted By Shubhi Rao

SHUBHI RAO, CEO and Founder of Uplevyl, an AI leadership development platform for women by women. www.uplevyl.com. Shubhi is a global executive, board member, and advisor with a proven track record of delivering strategic and operational leadership for complex and dynamic businesses, including Alphabet/Google, Tesco, PwC, Tyco, Ford, and venture-backed companies, Shubhi made history as the first woman and person of color to serve as Treasurer at both Alphabet/Google and Tesco. She currently serves on the Board and Audit Committee and chairs the Compensation Committee of Open Lending Corp (a Nasdaq-listed company).