Podcast ¦ Informing Choices: AI in the Future of Gender Equality with Alex Whittington

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Key Takeaways

The podcast emphasises the importance of understanding gender biases embedded in technology, particularly AI.
Historical examples illustrate how technology can have unintended demographic implications and reinforce stereotypes.
AI holds potential for enhancing gender equality by challenging outdated societal norms and roles.
The gender division of labour continues to influence perceptions of job suitability based on gender, affecting opportunities and career choices.
AI can help blur gender boundaries in traditionally gendered sectors, encouraging men into fields like fashion.
The evolution of care jobs may integrate more technological functionalities, providing opportunities for skilled labour in underpaid sectors.
There is a call for recognising the societal expectations tied to gender roles, and AI's role in possibly reshaping those expectations.
Reducing algorithmic bias is seen as crucial in achieving fairness in hiring practi...

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