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Nine in 10 women want AI careers but senior tech still shuts them out

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Published on 24 April 2026
Nine in 10 women want AI careers but senior tech still shuts them out

Companies can close the gender gap with AI

A new report finds nine in ten women would consider transitioning into AI-focused roles if their organizations supported the move. While India produces a strong pipeline of STEM graduates, women remain underrepresented in senior tech positions. The report argues AI-driven transformations could become a lever for inclusion if companies intentionally build pathways for women into AI projects and leadership.

  • Nine in ten women are open to shifting into AI roles
  • Strong STEM supply hasn’t translated into senior tech representation
  • AI could accelerate careers and help close gender disparities
  • Organisational support during AI transformation is the missing link
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