The AI Pay Gap: A Widening Divide The rapid growth of artificial intelligence has brought significant benefits to various industries.
However, beneath the surface lies an unsettling trend: women are being left behind in AI related roles. According to recent data, women account for only 26% of hires into jobs requiring AI skills in the U. S.
, compared to 50% of hires into non AI positions. This disparity is not solely due to a lack of skills or experience; it's a result of systemic biases and self selection that begin long before the hiring process.