At first, I was somewhat reluctant to jump on the AI bandwagon, mostly because I was intimidated. I was unfamiliar with how to use it effectively. But also, I was totally unaware of how it could help me be more efficient and productive…without sacrificing my integrity.
So, I decided to jump in and try it. And even though my use remains somewhat limited, I am learning more about AI every day. It helps me be more productive. It also makes me smarter. For instance, in doing the research for this newsletter, AI helped me to find specific AI tools which can be used for different purposes.
And yes, I definitely admit that I wish I had this technology available to me when I was working in corporate settings. Looking back, I can only imagine how AI would have helped me be more productive and savvy.
Despite the many potential benefits of using AI at work, research shows that my initial hesitation about AI is true of many professional women.
Harvard Business School Associate Professor Rembrand Koning’s
research reveals that women are adopting AI tools at a 25 percent lower rate than men on average “despite the fact that it seems the benefits of AI would apply equally to men and women,” he says.
And Koning issues a warning, “If women continue to shun generative AI, women might fall behind in building valuable skills they need to succeed. That could widen the persistent gender gap in wages and career opportunities.”
I highlight this reluctance of women to adopt AI in my earlier newsletter, Are you setting yourself to be blindsided by not learning AI?
Some studies cite the reason women shun AI is they have ethical concerns, but the reluctance may also be due to a fear of embracing new technology.
Whether it’s the fear of trying something new, or questions about the future of AI, women’s hesitation to use AI is hurting their careers, and men’s adoption of AI puts them at a distinct career advantage.
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