Why Women Are Essential to Building a Better AI Future
Originally published by Rupa Dash for IMD
Imagine a world where artificial intelligence reflects the needs, insights, and aspirations of all humanity – not just a select few. This future is within reach, but it will involve a seismic shift from women-centered AI initiatives to women-governed AI leadership.
This shift is taking shape. As we’ll see in a series of mini-case studies, women are leading breakthroughs in the responsible use of digital technologies. A key first step is to root out the gender and ethnic biases that often plague existing AI models. Other initiatives are aimed at greatly increasing the number of women involved with AI –including not only college-educated women but also those in poor or troubled parts of the world. In all cases, the movement is toward new forms of “fair AI” that will benefit all.
Such movement is needed because the stakes are high. AI’s global market is projected to surpass $1.5 trillion by 2035. New AI will reshape industries from healthcare to agriculture and entertainment to education. More than ever, we will need to prioritize societal well-being over unchecked profit. The time has come to ensure that equity and sustainability are foundational, not optional.