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Senior-level women are steering AI strategy at work, says report: They're focused on 'what to protect while we move fast'
Some 80% of senior-level women say they're actively working to build their workplace's AI strategy, according to a new report.
TL;DR
- 80% of senior-level women are active participants in their workplace's AI strategy development.
- Women leaders are involved in AI governance, skills training, and ethical considerations.
- 87% of women leaders have observed negative outcomes when AI is prioritized without investment in employees.
- 75% of women surveyed anticipate a worsening critical thinking gap due to AI.
- Women leaders are advocating for AI policies that minimize negative human impacts and protect workforce well-being.
- Despite being underrepresented in leadership, senior women are champions for a humane approach to AI adoption.
- 48% of surveyed women have taken steps to help workers retain and learn new skills impacted by AI.
- 85% of women believe businesses investing in both AI and employee development will outperform those focused solely on tech.