Towards an AI Future that Works for Everyone: Closing the AI gender gap

She Shapes AI is proud to release our latest policy brief, developed in collaboration with the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA). This publication explores the systemic barriers that limit women’s participation and leadership in artificial intelligence—across education, employment, funding, and innovation—and makes the case for urgent, coordinated action.

Drawing on global data and featuring insights from the inaugural She Shapes AI Global Awards, the brief outlines why closing the gender gap in AI is not only a matter of equity, but a strategic imperative for inclusive innovation.