In this episode of Bot Boundaries, hosts Katie Wilson and Jackie Gutierrez dive into the critical role of women in AI innovation and development. They discuss the current representation of women in the AI field, the biases present in AI systems, and the importance of diverse teams in creating effective products. The conversation highlights opportunities for women in AI, including the need for female founders like Raquel Urtasun of Waabi and the impact of AI on gender equality in the workplace. The episode concludes with a fun segment, 'Keep It or Skip It,' where they evaluate various women-focused initiatives in tech.

Reference links to explore articles discussed in this episode: 

• “AI Development Needs More Women. Here’s What Leaders Can Do About It”  Forbes
• “Researchers uncover AI bias against older working women” Stanford Edu
• “How AI is being adopted to accelerate gender equity in the workplace,” PWC

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Women in AI

03:05 The Importance of Representation in AI

06:03 Bias in AI Systems

09:02 Opportunities for Women in AI

12:06 Highlighting Female Innovators

15:06 Keep It or Skip It: Women in Tech

18:02 Closing Thoughts on Gender Balance in AI