As artificial intelligence changes the global labour market, a crucial question arises: How can we ensure that it does not widen, but rather narrow, gender gaps? This OECD webinar brought together leading experts to explore the impact of AI on women's employment opportunities, the role of education in bridging the digital gap, and strategies for creating more inclusive technologies. Artificial intelligence is already transforming the labour market and educational systems - from recruitment algorithms to workplace monitoring. This provides both an opportunity to eliminate and reinforce systemic biases. The choices we make today will determine the future of work for millions of people, so it is extremely important to address these issues in a timely and thoughtful manner.
The webinar was joined by: from the Department of Educational Process Organisation: Head Olena Chernikhova, specialist Inna Yakymets, specialist Yana Unkovska; from the Department of Practical Training: Head Oksana Borysenko, specialist Iryna Lysenko; responsible person for gender issues, leading psychologist of the psychological support group Oksana Trisko; from the International Relations and Interuniversity Work Group: specialist Svitlana Stelmakh, translator Yuliia Onyshchenko; from the Department of Management, Social Sciences, Humanities and Fundamental Disciplines: Head Maryna Kiriukhina, senior teacher Svitlana Hrybanova, teachers Vira Siora, Maryna Puzyr, Olha Khomiak, Inna Ryshkova; from the Department of Air Transport: Head, Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Associate Professor Tetiana Kozlovska, senior teacher Alla Reuta, teacher Inna Deriabina; students of the Air Transport speciality.
The speakers were: Rosie Goode, Lead Data Scientist for EMEA at LinkedIn's Economic Graph Research Institute; Anna Yang, Senior Director of Policy and Inclusion at Mila; Céline Keira, Economist and Policy Analyst, Artificial Intelligence Division, OECD Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Division, Stéphane Vincent-Lancrin, Senior Analyst and Deputy Head of Division, OECD Education and Skills Directorate, and Martha Encinas-Martin, Moderator - OECD Ambassador for Gender in Education and Senior Advisor, OECD Directorate for Global Relations and Cooperation.
In this webinar, we discussed the structural barriers that women face in acquiring digital skills and AI-related careers. The speakers highlighted some innovative programmes and policies that help bridge the gender gap in technology, as artificial intelligence is created for everyone.