Gen Z Faces Significant AI Gender Divide

Summary:
A recent study by the Slack Workforce Lab highlights a significant AI gender gap among Gen Z workers, with men aged 18 to 29 being 25% more likely to experiment with AI technology than their female counterparts. This disparity is the widest among all generations and poses a potential professional disadvantage for Gen Z women as AI becomes more integrated into workplaces. Factors contributing to this gap include a lack of education and support for women in AI, as noted by experts like Christina Janzer of Slack Workforce Lab and Theresa Fesinstine of peoplepower.ai. Despite the gap, Gen Z shows the highest enthusiasm for AI, although there is a prevalent fear of job loss due to AI among young workers. Addressing this gap is crucial to ensuring gender equity in future leadership roles and preventing biases in AI models. Leaders are encouraged to support women in gaining AI literacy to mitigate these risks.