The Effects of AI on the Working Lives of Women
This joint report by UNESCO, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the OECD examines the effects of artificial intelligence on the working lives of women. It follows major stages of the workforce lifecycle, including job requirements, hiring, career progression, and upskilling, to address existing gender gaps. The publication explores whether the deployment of AI will help narrow gender inequality or perpetuate and widen it.
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Who issued it
Who it governs
This report is for researchers, policymakers, and labor market actors interested in understanding and addressing gender inequality in the age of artificial intelligence.
What the document contains
The document covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and gender equality in the workforce, examining impacts on job requirements, hiring processes, career progression, and workplace upskilling.
The text does not provide binding regulatory requirements, specific technical standards for AI development, or legal enforcement mechanisms.
- Women are underrepresented in science R&D positions globally and face existing disparities in digital literacy.
- The report examines the impact of artificial intelligence across all major stages of the workforce lifecycle.
- It addresses whether AI will help narrow or widen gender inequality gaps in the labor market.
- The document is a collaborative effort between UNESCO, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the OECD.
How it scores
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Accountability
0/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
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Fairness
2/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
Are we effectively harnessing the power of AI to narrow gender equality gaps, or are we letting these gaps perpetuate, or even worse, widen?
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Human Dignity
0/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
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Human Oversight
0/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
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Privacy
0/5Protection of personal data and private life
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Transparency
0/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
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Enforcement
0/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
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Impact Assessment
0/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
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