Inferior: The Challenges of Gender Parity in the Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem-A Case for Canada
Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems are gaining momentum in complementing and/or replacing performing tasks typically done with the aid of human ability. AI systems, inherently human creations, are, however, beset by, wittingly or unwittingly, so-called male chauvinism, despite all the advancements...
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| description | Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems are gaining momentum in complementing and/or replacing performing tasks typically done with the aid of human ability. AI systems, inherently human creations, are, however, beset by, wittingly or unwittingly, so-called male chauvinism, despite all the advancements made in the progress of civilization to make inroads for women's equitable participation in the labor force, particularly in relation to the digital economy, and more importantly, AI. In regards to the Canadian context, this perspective has examined the evidence to find research highlighting gender representation in the Canadian AI ecosystem. We found a lack of studies on women and their contribution to AI-related activities. Canadian women's participation in their country's AI sector therefore should go beyond mere instruments such as the Montreal Declaration for a Responsible Development of AI, and disjointed interests. On a more general level, the paucity in a paradigm shift toward AI-female friendly policies from design phase to implementation omits the female voice for adequate representation for action. Advocating for Canadian women in the AI sector requires a voice of unison best achieved through parliamentary action. This perspective is thus issuing a clarion call to attaining gender fairness and equity, global principles under the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals, to which the Government of Canada is committed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-05aad54d3b824b9fbfcf79d04b4adb892022-12-22T01:21:13ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence2624-82122022-07-01510.3389/frai.2022.931182931182Inferior: The Challenges of Gender Parity in the Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem-A Case for CanadaLubna Daraz0Bebe S. Chang1Sheila Bouseh2Sheila Bouseh3School of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, CanadaUniversity Libraries, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL, United StatesUniversity Libraries, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL, United StatesIndependent Researcher, Hamilton, ON, CanadaArtificial Intelligence (AI) systems are gaining momentum in complementing and/or replacing performing tasks typically done with the aid of human ability. AI systems, inherently human creations, are, however, beset by, wittingly or unwittingly, so-called male chauvinism, despite all the advancements made in the progress of civilization to make inroads for women's equitable participation in the labor force, particularly in relation to the digital economy, and more importantly, AI. In regards to the Canadian context, this perspective has examined the evidence to find research highlighting gender representation in the Canadian AI ecosystem. We found a lack of studies on women and their contribution to AI-related activities. Canadian women's participation in their country's AI sector therefore should go beyond mere instruments such as the Montreal Declaration for a Responsible Development of AI, and disjointed interests. On a more general level, the paucity in a paradigm shift toward AI-female friendly policies from design phase to implementation omits the female voice for adequate representation for action. Advocating for Canadian women in the AI sector requires a voice of unison best achieved through parliamentary action. This perspective is thus issuing a clarion call to attaining gender fairness and equity, global principles under the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals, to which the Government of Canada is committed.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frai.2022.931182/fullartificial intelligence (AI)womengender equitygender paritylabor forceCanada |
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| title | Inferior: The Challenges of Gender Parity in the Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem-A Case for Canada |
| title_full | Inferior: The Challenges of Gender Parity in the Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem-A Case for Canada |
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| title_short | Inferior: The Challenges of Gender Parity in the Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem-A Case for Canada |
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