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Coursera Leader: Address the AI Gender Gap Before It Grows


Published on 2025-03-07 16:22:28 - Newsweek
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  • While the broader tech field has a gender representation gap, particularly in key roles, AI may exacerbate that inequality.

The article from Newsweek discusses the growing gender skills gap in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology, as highlighted by Coursera's Global Skills Report. It points out that while women are underrepresented in tech fields, the gap is particularly pronounced in AI, where only 22% of AI graduates are women. This disparity is attributed to several factors including a lack of female role models, biases in educational and professional environments, and the perception that tech fields are male-dominated. Coursera's CEO, Jeff Maggioncalda, emphasizes the need for more inclusive education and training programs to encourage women to enter and succeed in AI. The article also touches on initiatives like scholarships, mentorship programs, and inclusive hiring practices aimed at closing this gap. Furthermore, it discusses how AI's potential to transform industries makes it crucial to have diverse perspectives to ensure technology benefits all segments of society.

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