Widening Gender Gap in AI Fields Leaves Women Underrepresented and Critical Perspectives Lacking
• Women are underrepresented in AI, making up just 16% of AI academics and 26% of analytics and AI positions • The gender gap in AI is getting worse, not better, with the proportion of women authoring AI papers decreasing over the past decade • Reasons for the disparity include lack of access to internships for women in college and hostile work environments in tech • Women bring important perspectives to AI work, considering societal, ethical, and political implications more than men • Organizations can help close the gender gap through mentorship programs and policies that elevate women in AI