The advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is creating a gender gap within the workforce as AI applications are increasingly taking over the positions traditionally held by women. This situation has been revealed in a new report by Accenture research, which states that women are at greater risk of becoming unemployed due to AI advancements.… Continue reading AI Advancements Put Women at Greater Risk of Losing Their Jobs, New Study Says
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Meet the Inspiring Women in STEM Behind the Scenes at Disney Parks
When you think of Disney Parks, the first things that often come to mind are the beloved characters and magical rides. But there is an inspiring group of women behind the scenes who help make these experiences possible for Disney fans around the world. At Disney Parks, women are making a real impact in their… Continue reading Meet the Inspiring Women in STEM Behind the Scenes at Disney Parks
At just 2.1% of all VC investment, funding for women remains ‘meh’ in Q1 2023
In the first quarter of 2023, the venture capital funding landscape for women remains disappointingly low, with just 2.1% of total disbursements. This is even lower than the previous quarter’s 4% and the 3.2% in the same period of 2023. The need for more funding for women-owned businesses has been a long-standing issue and significant… Continue reading At just 2.1% of all VC investment, funding for women remains ‘meh’ in Q1 2023
Artemis Astronaut Christina Koch Can’t Wait to See the ‘First Female Footprints’ on the Moon
Christina Koch has been a trailblazer since she was a young girl. From receiving her bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Physics, to becoming the first woman to perform a spacewalk of over eight hours outside the International Space Station, the achievements of Christina Koch are inspirational and empowering. Now, the engineer and astronaut is… Continue reading Artemis Astronaut Christina Koch Can’t Wait to See the ‘First Female Footprints’ on the Moon
Female check-writers alone aren’t enough to close the female fundraising gap, data shows
When discussing the fundraising gap between male and female philanthropists, many people point to the number of female check-writers as the primary concern. However, a new study shows that having more female check-writers is not enough to close the fundraising gap. The study, conducted by Women Give 2020, looked at female giving in the United… Continue reading Female check-writers alone aren’t enough to close the female fundraising gap, data shows
Iran to use facial recognition to identify women without hijabs
In recent years, the hijab has become a point of contention between the public and the Iranian government as the country continues to crack down on those who fail to follow its strict dress code. But the country has just taken a new and extreme step in order to enforce its law – it will… Continue reading Iran to use facial recognition to identify women without hijabs