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Sheryl Sandberg: The AI gender gap is about recognition

Sheryl Sandberg: The AI gender gap is about recognition

Summary

A survey by Lean In shows that women are less likely than men to use AI at work and receive less recognition when they do. This difference could widen existing pay and promotion gaps between genders, according to Sheryl Sandberg. The survey suggests that biases in recognizing efforts are present in new technology fields like AI.

Key Facts

  • A Lean In survey found that 78% of men used AI at work, compared to 73% of women.
  • 27% of men received praise for using AI, while only 18% of women did.
  • 37% of men were encouraged by managers to use AI, compared to 30% of women.
  • The results reflect broader workplace biases where men often receive more recognition.
  • Sheryl Sandberg notes that this pattern, if unaddressed, could worsen gender pay and promotion gaps.
  • Prior studies also show women using AI or working in tech often receive less positive feedback.

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