NATIONAL WOMEN IN AI MONTH

NATIONAL WOMEN IN AI MONTH

National AI Month is the entire month of October and a time to showcase women role models by promoting their success in the next industrial revolution--AI. This month, we encourage more women to pursue career paths in AI technology.

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Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is one of the fastest growing industries today. However, like so many other fields, there seems to be a lack of gender diversity in computer science. In fact, only 22.3% of women receive computer science degrees, with 22% of those women represented in current AI careers. On National Women in AI Month, let's provide a platform to propel women and the industry towards a fairer tech sector.

The Untapped Talent Pool

The demand for AI specialists continues to surge, yet enterprises across various industries today face a common barrier to achieving their AI goals—talent. According to a 2020 LinkedIn report, the role of Artificial Intelligence Specialist is the top emerging job in the United States, with hiring growth for this role increasing by 74% annually over the past four years. With the increasing demand for AI skills, organizations are ramping up their AI hiring efforts while simultaneously looking to diversify their talent sources.

Despite the growing demand for AI expertise, one significant talent pool—women—remains largely untapped. In 2020, women represented roughly 47% of the US labor force. Furthermore, in 2019, women received the majority of graduate certificates, master’s degrees, and doctoral degrees from US institutions. However, according to a 2020 World Economic Forum report, women comprise only 26% of data and AI positions in the workforce. The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI’s 2021 AI Index Report found that women constitute just 16% of tenure-track faculty focused on AI globally.

On National Women in AI Month, we are encouraging women to participate fully in the AI revolution is so important. By supporting women in AI, we are fostering gender diversity and enriching the field with women’s diverse perspectives and talents.

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6 WAYS TO CELEBRATE WOMEN IN AI

National Women in AI Month in October is a strategic move to address disparities and promote gender diversity in AI. You can help support this initiative by:

1. Raising awareness by highlighting the contributions of women in AI.

2. Building bridges for the importance of gender diversity in the AI field.

3. Encouraging participation in the AI field by inspiring young women to consider careers in AI through outreach programs, mentorship, and visibility of role models.

4. Providing resources, networking opportunities, and support systems to help women advance in their AI careers.

5. Creating a more inclusive AI community that benefits from the diverse perspectives and talents of women.

6. Share your love and support for women in AI by posting their photos, words of encouragement and thanks on social media using the hashtag #NationalWomenInAIMonth.

BRIEF HISTORY NATIONAL WOMEN IN AI MONTH

National Day Calendar and the Cadence Giving Foundation began working together in 2024 to create a new National Month to honor women in AI. Each October, we celebrate National Women in AI Month to showcase women role models, promote their success in the AI and tech sectors, and encourage women to pursue careers in AI technology.

About the Founders

The Cadence Giving Foundation is committed to bringing innovation, technical expertise, and philanthropy together to make a lasting, positive impact in our world. The foundation helps support critical needs in our global communities in areas such as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), climate and sustainability, and access to STEM education.

Upcoming Events

Cadence Foundation and partners are planning a $20M investment to kickstart National Women in AI Month, including the Fem.AI Summit on October 1, 2024, to infuse more diversity into the field of AI. Over 250 attendees—including industry, academia, nonprofits, and gender equity leaders, plus celebrities, astronauts, CEOs, and government, industry, and manufacturing leaders—will take part in this event to enlighten, empower, and mobilize stakeholders across various industries on the issue of gender disparity in AI, while brainstorming actionable solutions to promote gender equality. This conference marks the kickoff of a movement aimed at breaking the cycle of inequity and initiating steps toward a more inclusive future for women in high tech and AI.

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