InnovateHer's research reveals stark gender differences in young people's interest in AI. Sixty-nine percent of boys show interest, compared to only fifty-four percent of girls. Girls express greater concern about AI biases, while boys gravitate towards technical aspects like machine learning. The report highlights deep-seated stereotypes and systemic discouragement women face in tech fields. Concerns are raised regarding automation's impact on women's jobs, with a significant majority of girls doubting that AI will generate new opportunities for them. InnovateHer aims to challenge these narratives to empower all youth in technology careers.
While it's encouraging to see such interest [in AI] from both sides, these differences risk reinforcing long-standing stereotypes, said Chelsea Slater, co-founder and CEO of InnovateHer.
The areas of AI students were interested in depended on their gender - girls are predominantly concerned with ethics, policy and data analysis, while boys' main area of focus was on machine learning, robotics and AI development.
Almost 70% of girls actually think AI will make it harder for women to pursue technology careers, partly because of the bias it may create in the hiring process.
This divide between male and female participants in the technology sector is not a new thing, and men are more likely than women to pursue technology careers for a variety of reasons.
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