Breaking Barriers Empowering Women in the Tech Industry through Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Breaking Barriers Empowering Women in the Tech Industry through Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

As we celebrate International Women's Day, it is crucial to acknowledge the ongoing economic, social, and technological obstacles that women continue to encounter. Despite the significant progress that our society has achieved, gender disparities still persist. In particular, if we look at the tech industry

Women in ICT jobs, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), are still underrepresented in Europe, with women making up only 17% of the ICT workforce in the European Union (EU). This is concerning given that the ICT sector is growing rapidly and is predicted to generate more jobs in the future. With only 14% of women holding such positions, the lack of diversity can lead to a lack of innovation and creativity in ICT and can limit the sector's ability to address the needs and preferences of diverse user groups. Another research conducted by UN Women highlighted that women makeup up only 22% of AI workers globally and 44,2% of AI systems present gender bias.


Fonte: European Schoolnet





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