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October is Women in AI Month and we’re excited to celebrate the trailblazers whose work in AI is shaping the future of healthcare and technology. From innovators within our network to inspiring leaders across the industry, their contributions are pivotal in driving meaningful progress and redefining what's possible with AI. Diversity and inclusion are foundational to building equitable and impactful AI solutions. By bringing diverse perspectives to the table, we strengthen AI’s potential to solve complex challenges and foster innovation that serves everyone. Let’s recognize the impact of gender diversity in AI development and the importance of creating inclusive spaces where all voices can thrive. To further celebrate this month, here are some resources and initiatives that empower women in AI: Networking Groups Focused on Building Connections and Fostering Mentorship 1. Women in Machine Learning & Data Science (WiMLDS) - A global community that provides networking, mentorship, and support to women in machine learning and data science. 2. AI4ALL Changemakers in AI - A mentorship and community-building program for women and underrepresented groups to connect and engage in AI. 3. Women in AI (WAI) - An international community focused on empowering women in AI with networking events, mentorship opportunities, and resources. Professional Development Programs Designed to Support and Advance Women in Tech 1. AI For Good Lab - A program offering women-led AI projects for social good and professional development resources.   2. Rewriting the Code - A nonprofit organization that provides career resources, mentorship, and internship opportunities for college and early-career women in tech.   3. AnitaB.org Programs - Runs the Grace Hopper Celebration and a range of programs supporting career advancement and networking for women in computing. We invite our community to share their experiences, insights, or recommendations related to women in AI. Let’s learn from each other, highlight new voices, and continue building a supportive network for all. #womeninAI

AI is one of the most influential, fast-growing, and lucrative fields within technology – and women, as well as other underrepresented communities, are being left on the sidelines. I am excited to share that I have been selected as a Mentor for the Break Through Tech AI Program at 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡. I can’t wait to be part of a growing movement towards equity of opportunity and representation in AI, and do my part to help build a valuable pipeline of emerging technical talent who could be your future interns, teammates, and colleagues. Learn more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/grKSawHF #WomenInTech #AI #DiversityInTech

Thanks to our speakers as this made me know how to infuse AI tools in my Tech field as a Mobile App Developer.

Summer 2022, before I started studying #technologypolicy, I read a book called "Technically wrong" by Sara Wachter-Boettcher that talked about sexist apps and #biases in #technology and #algorithms. While my econometrics brain doesn't make me the biggest fan of calling algorithms "biased" unless they actually are, I am a fan of addressing biases in society that feed into the data based on which those algorithms get trained. So the book sparked my interest a lot! ➡ Fast forward, 2 years later <insert meme> 🌟 Yesterday evening, as a part of the #WomenInTechWeek events, I had the pleasure of attending a workshop focused on the advancements in GenAI and its impact on identity and fiction-making. This event brought together individuals to explore the potential of AI in creating virtual characters and narratives, while also addressing the challenges of representation. 💻 The workshop featured insightful discussions led by experts in the field, including Dr. Caitlin Bentley, who introduced the representation of women in GenAI, and Dr. Imke van Heerden, PhD and Dr. Maira Klyshbekova, who showcased cutting-edge projects at RAi UK. We engaged in hands-on activities, creating our own AI portraits and sharing our experiences, fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge-sharing and empowerment. 🌐 Responsible AI is crucial in ensuring that technology serves all communities inclusively and equitably. In AI development we should account for societal biases that often marginalize underrepresented groups. This approach not only enhances the quality of AI-generated content but also empowers individuals to reclaim their narratives and identities, fostering a more diverse and representative digital landscape that in return contributes to better tech development. 💡 The issue with biases and underrepresentation in AI is not just in development of AI, but it's in the fact that outputs of GenAI will soon make up a majority of the "input" we consume or use in our work and research, and if those outputs are biased and not representative, they will reinforce those biases and exclusion in society at a higher rate. Think of this reinforcement as a compound interest or an exponential function :) 🙏 A heartfelt thank you to the organisers, WeAreTechWomen, Dr Vanessa Vallely OBE, Dr. Coral Manton, Åste Amundsen, for their dedication to this important initiative, and to all the speakers for their invaluable insights. Together, we are paving the way for more inclusive and equitable representations in technology. #GenerativeAI #WomenInTech #AIArt #Inclusion #Empowerment #GenAI

🚀 Thank you to Philip La Duke of Authority Magazine for featuring my thoughts on the future of work in the “Preparing For The Future Of Work” series. We discussed ways to close job gaps caused by AI disruption and strategies for building career resilience. Check out the full article here for more insights: https://lnkd.in/e4jCUxd8 🔍 Top Trends to Watch: ✔ Shifting from work-life balance to work-life integration ✔ Enhancing hybrid workspaces with immersive VR collaboration ✔ Surpassing peers, Latino youth are driving AI innovation in creative, educational, and job-related tasks 🔑 Career Longevity: Staying competitive requires personal agency and a commitment to lifelong learning. 🎓 College vs. Skill-Based Careers: New pathways are emerging for young adults to achieve career goals through internships, apprenticeships, or certifications — often bypassing the traditional college route. 🌐 Addressing AI Disruption: The AI wave is here, but achieving ROI isn’t always guaranteed. Companies must rethink strategies to maximize AI’s potential effectively. 💡 Bridging the Employment Gap: To reduce the gap between job losses and new opportunities, governments and the private sector should invest in startups that accelerate upskilling and reskilling. For more insights on navigating the future of work, read the full interview! https://lnkd.in/e4jCUxd8 #FutureOfWork #AI #CareerDevelopment #Upskilling #AuthorityMagazine #Reskilling #Innovation #WorkplaceTrends #DigitalTransformation #Reskilling #LifelongLearning Conectado Inc, HITEC, The HITEC Foundation, Guillermo Diaz Jr, Gustavo Suarez, Mark L. Madrid, Staci LaToison, Anna Dapelo-Garcia, LBAN/Latino Business Action Network, Latinoverse, UNITED LATINAS, Lean In Latinas, Latino Donor Collaborative, LBAN/Latino Business Action Network, Hola Metaverso, Association of Postgraduate Students Inc., Suprawee T., Diane A. Safer, PhD, Frank Carbajal

I've just had the opportunity to attend the Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit, a gathering I thought would centre strictly on #STEM, but, to my delight, several sessions I joined did tackle the areas I'm personally interested in such as #linguistics, as well as LLMs, applications of AI and the role of women in start-ups. I did not spot much about language-related education, though, so there's still some room for improvement. 😏 Fun fact number one (and I'm quite startled I'm writing that). I enjoyed listening to talks about #quantum technologies (I thought qubits were really not my thing!). As unbelievably difficult as it sounds, this topic has definitely caught my attention! Will #pronunciationtraining ever profit from that? Imagine employing quantum algorithms to provide: assistance to teachers, decent feedback to learners, and finally dealing with the SO WHAT of pronunciation assessment! Yowza! Fun fact number two. I heard #accent discrimination & lack of accent diversity mentioned a few times in the talks discussing AI bias. Glad to know this is recognised and that the publication I'm working on will be relevant. As I reflect on the #WomenInTech Summit experience, I'm thinking, perhaps in a year or two, I could climb on one of the stages there and share some insights from our work at Linguistic Computing Systems (LingCosms) with Jim Talley. ✨#dreambig ✨

🌟 Project Update! 🌟 I’m thrilled to announce that I recently developed a project for "Google's Women Techmakers Presents: She Builds AI" that detects gender bias language in job descriptions using **AI** and **ML**, a project that aligns with **UN Sustainable Development Goal 5** on gender equity. Through **sentiment analysis** and **bias scoring**, this tool offers deeper insights into how language in job listings might unintentionally favor or discourage different genders. Using models from **Hugging Face’s Transformers library**, like **BERT** and **Zero-Shot Classification**, I analyzed bias without extensive labeled data, making it easier to scale. Excited to continue working toward more inclusive job opportunities! 🌍💪 I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Sir Zafar Shahid, PhD who provided us with iCodeGuru, an outstanding learning plateform. Also, special thanks to Sir Muhammad Shahid whose expertise in AI and insights helped a lot. Feel free to check out my GitHub repository for more details: [https://lnkd.in/dnNftUUF] #WomenTechmakers #SheBuildsAI #GenderEquity #UNSDG5 #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #NaturalLanguageProcessing #Google

I just found out that aspirational data training AI is challenged by bias. Um….yeah…..duh?🙃 (Ok to still use duh?) AI is literally changing every form of our research and communication (and more)…so why not fix aspirational data to KNOW our aspirations?🧠 Start by figuring out your own aspirations. No one else knows them….especially AI. Yesterday I spoke with two women who gave me beautiful visions of their goals. “In three years I want to move to Europe and travel to a different city each 3 months. I’ll generate income through fractional work and plan to grow old as an explorer.” “I want to send my future grandkids to a special summer camp that meant the world to me and my kids.” Beautiful. Personal. Aspirations. What are yours?

🌐🤖 Exciting times ahead in AI and engineering! Join us in celebrating this year's INWED for an enlightening webinar with top engineering and AI professionals. We'll explore how AI is reshaping the landscape of tech jobs and what it means for the future. 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/3TWL06U Discover: 💠 How engineering roles will evolve over the next decade 💠 Essential emerging skills in the AI sphere 💠 Career opportunities for women in tech 💠 Challenges we need to overcome 💠 Expert tips to turbocharge your career potential Don’t miss out on unlocking the full potential of AI in your career! 🚀💼 #INWED #WomenInTech #AIRevolution

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the STEM job market in unprecedented ways. From reshaping traditional roles to creating entirely new career paths, AI’s influence is profound and far-reaching.