UN Women cautions AI is reinforcing gender bias

(DigWatch) UN Women has warned that AI systems continue to reinforce long-standing gender stereotypes, even as they become increasingly embedded in everyday life. The organisation says many AI models still associate women with domestic roles while linking men to leadership, business, and career success. Recent studies highlighted the scale of the issue. Research examining 133 AI systems found that 44% displayed gender bias, while more than a quarter showed both gender and racial bias. According to UN Women, these outcomes reflect biases embedded in training data and broader social patterns rather than isolated technical flaws. – AI is getting women wrong as gender bias persists, data reveals | UN News