Maybe the title of my article isn’t quite right, because whether AI is good or not is a question for all of humanity. After all, artificial intelligence is transforming industries, our environment, and our lives in ways we’ve never seen before. But here, I’m going to dive into one specific question: is AI good for women?
Why?
Because right now, at the dawn of the 21st century, as artificial intelligence emerges, the data we use to train AI is riddled with stereotypes and negatively impacts AI algorithms. Is this AI’s fault? No. Yet it casts a bad light on it. That’s why I think it’s worth thoroughly exploring this topic to see the difference between humans and machines.
I believe AI should only be used consciously and with full awareness.
So, this article examines the impact of AI on women’s lives. I highlight the benefits but also the challenges. No sugarcoating. I bring concrete facts to help us decide: can AI truly be a tool for gender empowerment?
The Benefits of AI for Women
1. AI in the Workplace: Enhancing Gender Equality
As I mentioned earlier, the data we currently use to train AI is full of human biases. The good news? AI, purely based on data, can see beyond them. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to accelerate gender equality by automating long-standing biased decision-making processes.
It can also confront society with a major issue: AI can help close the global gender pay gap, which averages 23%, faster.
A 2025 PwC report, for example (which analyzed 1 billion job postings across six continents!), specifically highlights that in so-called “AI-exposed” jobs—those heavily impacted by artificial intelligence—more women work than men in every country studied. What does this mean? For women, opportunities are opening up like never before in history!
2. AI in Healthcare: Improving Women’s Well-being
AI is already achieving massive results in healthcare. And we women are clear winners here. In many areas, women lack access to healthcare. That’s why it’s crucial to know that AI is more than just a data analyzer. It can literally build bridges in healthcare access, prevention, and treatment, even in the most underserved regions.
AI can predict numerous women’s health issues in advance. A perfect example is the work of Cedars-Sinai researchers. They’ve made breakthroughs in obstetrics and gynecology: AI is used for maternal-fetal monitoring and women’s cancer screenings, reducing healthcare disparities. Specifically, AI can improve cervical cancer screening efficiency by 20–30% in low-resource regions.
3. Work-Life Balance and AI-driven Assistance
There’s an incredible need for help in this area. And there really are AI-driven tools and apps that make juggling easier. They won’t solve everything, but some tasks can be lightened by up to 80%. Style and Byte magazine has published several articles targeting this exact topic, like:
But let’s look at specific examples:
- Reclaim.ai can save up to 40% of the workweek (16 hours) through automated scheduling, reducing stress and burnout.
- 75% of women use AI at least once a month, saving an average of 30 minutes daily on task management (Microsoft).
- An SSRN study says AI can improve work-life balance for female professionals by 20–30%.
- Female entrepreneurs can save 6 hours a week by automating administrative tasks, while AI can reduce time spent on routine tasks by up to 78% (Forbes).
4. AI and Safety for Women
AI boosts women’s safety or sense of security in multiple ways. On one hand, there are apps that provide instant help by recognizing threats and sending quick alerts (bSafe). On the other, some optimize your route to keep you safe even in unfamiliar places, like SafeRoute AI.
But AI can also be deployed in online spaces. It can increase the safety of online environments, reducing the risk of online harassment by up to 30% (GSMA Gender Gap)—but only if it’s applied with truly ethical and inclusive design. There’s a huge gap here that female developers need to fill. Online harassment clearly targets women. That’s why I believe women’s primary goal should be to curb these issues.
The Challenges of AI for Women
1. Gender Bias in AI Algorithms
Now we’ve reached the point I hinted at in the introduction. AI is currently demonstrably full of societal biases. One of the developers’ most important tasks is to eradicate these stereotypes and lay new foundations for societal norms. I believe, yes, this is where a tool forces us to be conscious.
So, the current gender biases hit women the hardest. The potential is there for AI to see beyond emotions and ingrained patterns, but it’s still limited.
For example, an NYU study clearly shows that non-gender-neutral searches often yield male-dominated results.
Healthcare AI diagnostics aren’t always neutral either: a UF infection study, for instance, found ethnic and gender biases in diagnostic algorithms. Finally, a Pharma Almanac analysis says AI tends to reproduce historical exclusions, jeopardizing equal care for women and other marginalized groups, which sharply contrasts with the benefits mentioned earlier.
What’s the reality? Simple: the machine learns, and we teach it. If we can eliminate marginalization, so can AI.
2. Job Displacement and AI-driven Automation
Studies prove that the positions currently held by women are the most vulnerable to AI advancements. The UN estimates that globally, 4.7% of women’s jobs are severely exposed to automation. For men, this is half, only 2.4%.
The most at-risk positions are office and administrative roles, but retail and other overrepresented sectors can worsen the situation. According to Brookings, 79% of American women work in high-risk jobs, while automation threatens 85 million jobs globally by the end of 2025.
Some sectors are already transforming. I believe in calm resilience and technological progress. While these alarming numbers fuel hundreds of clickbait articles, in reality, I see learning and growth in many areas, not job loss. These numbers don’t call for fear but for development.
3. Privacy and Security Risks
AI-driven technology can amplify women’s privacy risks. If anyone remembers Babydoll Archi, they know exactly what I’m talking about.
Brookings highlights that AI enables abuses like creating “fake nudes” or revenge porn, which is particularly dangerous for women. Specifically: 96% of deepfake videos are pornographic and non-consensual, with 99% of victims being women.
Privacy issues in healthcare AI tools also hit women hard, as leaks of reproductive data—like menstrual cycles or pregnancies—can have serious consequences. The Flo app scandal, by the way, backs this up. A 2024 survey found that 40% of healthcare apps don’t comply with GDPR or HIPAA, leaving women especially vulnerable.
The Future: Making AI Work for Women
To ensure that AI becomes a tool for gender equality rather than a source of disparity, the following actions are necessary:
- More Women in AI Development: The more women work in AI research, data science, or leadership roles, the better the chance for fair, bias-free systems.
- Ethical AI: Companies must prioritize transparency, fairness, and accountability in algorithm design to minimize gender biases.
- AI Education for Women: Providing women with AI-related training and education can help bridge the digital gap and open better job opportunities.
- Regulation and Policy: Governments and companies need policies that prevent AI from harming women while promoting fair pay and equal opportunities.
Examples of AI in Daily Life for Women
Conclusion
So, is AI good for women? Now we can see that the answer, the truth, isn’t black-and-white. In fact, I think we shouldn’t wait for the answer from outside but find it within, from the depths of society. Because right now, we’re all at a moment of decision.
AI holds immense possibilities: it can help with workplace equality, improve healthcare, enhance safety, and support work-life balance. It can clearly lift more burdens off women’s shoulders than any previous technological innovation.
But the challenges are just as clear. Gender bias is very much present in the technology. Job loss due to automation is a real fear, and privacy risks won’t vanish on their own.
If we truly want AI to serve women, we need to act consciously and proactively. We need more women’s voices! More female experts, more everyday women listened to. Only then can we create ethical and transparent algorithms. Alongside this, targeted training and labor market support are essential if we want AI to be a true resource. If these come to pass, AI can become a transformative force for women worldwide.
FAQ
1. How can AI help improve gender equality in the workplace?
AI can accelerate gender equality by automating biased decision-making processes and reducing the global gender pay gap, which averages 23%. A 2025 PwC report highlights that more women work in “AI-exposed” jobs than men in every country studied, opening unprecedented opportunities for women.
2. What role does AI play in women’s healthcare?
AI improves women’s healthcare by predicting health issues and building bridges to access, prevention, and treatment, even in underserved regions. For example, Cedars-Sinai researchers use AI for maternal-fetal monitoring and women’s cancer screenings, improving cervical cancer screening efficiency by 20–30% in low-resource areas.
3. How does AI support women’s work-life balance?
AI-driven tools and apps, like Reclaim.ai, can save up to 40% of the workweek (16 hours) through automated scheduling, reducing stress and burnout. Additionally, 75% of women use AI monthly, saving an average of 30 minutes daily on task management.
4. Can AI enhance women’s safety?
Yes, AI boosts women’s safety through apps like bSafe, which provide instant threat alerts, and SafeRoute AI, which optimizes routes for safety. It can also reduce online harassment by up to 30% with ethical and inclusive design, according to the GSMA Gender Gap report.
5. What are the main challenges of AI for women?
AI faces challenges like gender bias in algorithms, job displacement (4.7% of women’s jobs are at high risk vs. 2.4% for men), and privacy risks, such as non-consensual deepfake videos, where 96% are pornographic and 99% target women.
6. How do gender biases in AI algorithms affect women?
Gender biases in AI, as shown by an NYU study, lead to male-dominated search results, reinforcing stereotypes. In healthcare, a UF study found ethnic and gender biases in diagnostic algorithms, and the Pharma Almanac notes AI can reproduce historical exclusions, threatening equal care for women.
7. Why are women’s jobs more vulnerable to AI automation?
Women’s jobs, especially in office, administrative, and retail roles, are more exposed to automation. The UN estimates 4.7% of women’s jobs globally are at high risk, compared to 2.4% for men. In the US, 79% of women work in high-risk jobs, per Brookings.
8. What are the privacy risks of AI for women?
AI amplifies privacy risks, particularly with reproductive data leaks, as seen in the Flo app scandal. A 2024 survey found 40% of healthcare apps don’t comply with GDPR or HIPAA. Deepfake abuses, like the Babydoll Archi case, also pose significant threats, with 99% of victims being women.
9. How can women benefit from increased involvement in AI development?
More women in AI research, data science, or leadership roles can lead to fairer, bias-free systems. The article emphasizes that female developers are key to filling gaps in ethical AI design, especially to combat issues like online harassment.
10. What steps can ensure AI serves women better?
To make AI beneficial for women, we need more female representation in development, ethical AI with transparency and fairness, AI education for women to bridge the digital gap, and policies to prevent harm while promoting equal opportunities and pay.
