The Perils of Gendered A.I
Gender inequality is an issue throughout the tech field, and A.I is one of the most visible niches where this bias deliberately visible to all users. The problem with using female-coded products in these digital assistant roles is that it subconsciously upholds the notion of gender inequality. With a mostly-male run industry, that’s a dangerous notion of continuing to perpetuate for the market. Google’s move may be a controversial one, but it’s a direction in the right direction. As we explore more about the A.I field, we can begin to incorporate more gender-inclusive strategies that postively impact all users, no matter what gender they are.
