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The AI industry is booming. Women are getting left behind

The AI industry is booming. Women are getting left behind

Summary

Women are underrepresented in the fast-growing artificial intelligence (AI) job market, holding only about a quarter of new AI roles and fewer executive positions. Many women work in lower-paying AI-related jobs and face challenges like bias, high work demands, and rapid changes in technology.

Key Facts

  • Women made up about 25% of new hires in AI roles last year, compared to 50% in non-AI tech roles.
  • Women hold only 13% of executive jobs in AI fields.
  • AI jobs pay more than twice as much as non-AI tech roles on average.
  • Men earn about $45,000 more than women in AI jobs, partly due to job type differences.
  • Women are more likely to work in roles at high risk of AI disruption, such as customer service.
  • Many women in AI face bias, like less investor interest when pitching compared to male co-founders.
  • The fast pace and long hours in AI work make it hard for women, especially those taking career breaks.
  • Women leave tech fields at higher rates than men, often due to culture and fewer advancement opportunities.
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