Low Workforce and Leadership Representation of Women in the Artificial Intelligence Sector
A UN Women report shows that men hold the majority of artificial intelligence jobs and women are being left behind in this field.
According to a new report unveiled at the United Nations General Assembly, men make up the vast majority of employees and senior leaders in the artificial intelligence sector, leaving women behind in this fast-growing economy.
Gender Gap in the Artificial Intelligence Sector
According to a new report prepared by UN Women, men hold approximately 80 percent of global artificial intelligence jobs and account for nearly 90 percent of senior leadership positions shaping this technology.
Details of the Gender Snapshot 2026 Report
According to the newly published Gender Snapshot 2026 data, women account for only 22 percent of artificial intelligence professionals worldwide and hold less than 14 percent of senior leadership positions.
Access to Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools
Research findings indicate that women are roughly 20 percent less inclined to use generative artificial intelligence tools compared to men.
Risk of Inequality in Future Systems
UN Women Policy Director Sarah Hendriks stated that the equal participation of women is critical as artificial intelligence transforms the economy, warning that otherwise, today's inequalities could become permanently embedded in tomorrow's systems.
Technology-Facilitated Violence and Risks
While artificial intelligence increases the scale, speed, and severity of technology-facilitated violence against women and girls, it reinforces gender stereotypes, particularly for women in the public sphere.
Threats Faced in Working Life
According to International Labour Organization data, female-dominated occupations are nearly twice as likely to be affected by generative artificial intelligence compared to male-dominated occupations.