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The absence of women in AI governance and leadership could lead to AI products that lack inclusivity, especially in sensitive areas like healthcare, finance, and social welfare. As tasks become automated and AI-driven, women’s upskilling becomes an imperative—failure to do so potentially results in exclusion from emerging opportunities and increased societal disparities.
Breaking Barriers: Leadership, Visibility, and Cultural Change
A recurring theme was the importance of visibility and leadership. The panelists noted that having women in core decision-making roles in AI companies is not just symbolic but transformational. Seeing women leading initiatives inspires others and challenges ingrained stereotypes about gender and capability.