- Published on November 27, 2024
- In AI Features
Why AI Needs Women Like Never Before
“Women today make just 25% of AI researchers globally, which is a glaring gap.”
Image by Nalini Nirad
- By Shalini Mondal
As AI advancements leap-frog, men seem to be taking the lead, while women continue to be an underrepresented and marginalised group. The paradox is that the future of AI cannot be shaped by a single perspective or a uniform group—real innovation thrives on diversity.
The Grace Hopper Celebration India (GHCI) 2024, organised last week by AnitaB.org India, returned to Bengaluru after a five-year hiatus.
As a part of the opening note, Sindhu Gangadharan, managing director of SAP Labs India, highlighted a critical issue: “Women today make just 25% of AI researchers globally, which is a glaring gap that reflects not only underrepresentation but also the missed opportunities of building more inclusive and equitable systems.”
She went on to speak about Ada Lovelace,
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Shalini Mondal
Shalini is a senior tech journalist, exploring the latest advancements in AI. When she's not reporting on the latest innovations, you can find her immersed in her next literary adventure.
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