Why are Women Adopting AI at Lower Rates than Men? - 041

Why are Women Adopting AI at Lower Rates than Men? - 041

From Lunch with Leaders: Influence Extraordinary Authentic Women in STEM Careers for Empowerment by Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya | Authentic Influencer for Women Empowerment Experts

April 28, 2026 · 13 min · Season 1 · Episode 41

About this episode

Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya explores the gender gap in AI adoption and encourages women in STEM to enhance their AI fluency.

Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya ⁠ explores the critical gender gap in Generative AI adoption. Citing research from Harvard Business School and the World Economic Forum, she reveals that women are adopting AI at 25% lower rates than men and hold only 26% of global AI-related jobs, despite facing higher risks of job automation. Adaeze unpacks the reasons behind this hesitation, such as concerns over AI ethics, responsible usage, and fears of being judged for "cheating". Emphasizing that AI is a "force multiplier" that cannot replace human leadership or domain expertise, she urges women to build their AI fluency and provides actionable strategies to secure high-visibility opportunities in the current tech revolution. Who is this for? This episode is specifically designed for senior women in STEM, female professionals, and aspiring leaders who want to up skill in Generative AI, boost their visibility, and ensure they are positioned to lead the future of work. Key Moments & Timestamps [Segment 1] The Speed of AI: Introduction to the podcast and how rapidly Generative AI (like Claude and ChatGPT) is changing the workplace. [Segment 2] The 25% Adoption Gap: Discussion…

People in this episode

Host: Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya

Topics covered

  • AI adoption
  • gender gap
  • STEM careers
  • ethical concerns
  • job automation

Keywords

  • Generative AI
  • women in tech
  • AI ethics
  • job automation
  • visibility in STEM

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Harvard Business School, World Economic Forum

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