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Women use AI less because of ethical and ecosocial responsibilities

Several studies have shown that there is a gender gap in the use of creative artificial intelligence: in general, women use chatbots and similar tools 20% less than men. Last year, in a work published by the HBS of Harvard University, 18 studies on the subject were analyzed worldwide. In total, there were 140,000 people, from all areas: researchers, students, professionals. And they said that the gap was universal. In addition, they concluded that the reasons were mainly social, ethical and moral, and that they were less related to affordability or knowledge, for example.

Now, in another study conducted at Erruma Batua, led by researchers at Harvard University, they confirm that not only is there a gender gap, but that 9-18% of the gender difference is due to their perception of mental health, privacy, climate and environmental impact, and their impact on the labor market. In fact, women are more likely to deal with these aspects, which leads them to make less use of AI tools. It is worth noting the gap that exists between the youngest.

“9-18% of the gender difference is due to their perception of mental health, privacy, climate and environmental impact, and their impact on the labor market.”

Researchers report that AI tools already have a gender bias, which may also be a reason for women to use less because they realize that the results are incorrect. And, in turn, the existence of a gap in use can make the results even worse in the future. It is also suggested that it may involve a risk of marginalization in the professional or academic career.