9 women in AI you need to know about

AI is everywhere right now, but there have been brilliant women working behind the scenes for years to make today a reality. Here they are.

By Anastasija Kovacevic

April 08, 2024

6 minutes

Here are nine women who have had a massive influence on the rise of AI.

In December 2023, The New York Times published an article identifying the top figures behind the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). The problem? It was a list exclusively made up of men, shining a light on the gaping gender gap in AI.

While we know that bringing together talented and diverse pools of people improves innovation, this gap is all the more important in a field that has the potential to reshape almost every aspect of our lives.

To celebrate the diverse thinkers in the world of AI, we’ve collated a list of women making waves in the industry.

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