Are Women’s Jobs More Vulnerable to Artificial Intelligence?

Artificial intelligence is raising questions about women’s prospects in the labour market, as concerns over job losses sit alongside the possibility of new career opportunities.

Economic studies point to an uneven impact from these technologies. The risks facing women depend on the work they do and their ability to adapt as employers change how tasks are performed.

The concern is not only whether some jobs will disappear, but also how existing roles may be reshaped. As AI takes on certain tasks, workers may need different skills to remain in their positions or move into new ones.

At the same time, the emergence of new professional opportunities means the shift is not solely a threat. Whether women can benefit will depend in part on their access to education and the chance to develop relevant digital skills.

The picture is therefore more complex than a simple prediction of job losses. Education and digital preparedness are central to determining whether women can keep pace with the changes and take advantage of the opportunities they bring.