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AI Salon - Week of 9/23
The Leaky Pipeline Problem in AI
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Welcome to this week’s Tech Ladies AI Weekly!
AI is racing ahead, but the path for women in tech still isn’t smooth. One of the most striking insights from our Women in AI Report 2025 is the “leaky pipeline”—how women enter tech, but too often slip out before reaching the leadership roles where AI decisions are made. This week, we’re breaking down why that matters, and what you can do about it.
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🌟 Big Idea of the Week
The Leaky Pipeline Problem: Why We’re Losing Women in AI
From classrooms to C-suites, women’s representation narrows at every stage. Women earned nearly 40% of computer science degrees in the 1980s; today that number is just 23% in North America. By the time we reach academia, women hold only 16% of tenure-track AI faculty positions, and in industry just 8–9% of CIO or CTO roles.
Why it matters: These gaps compound. Fewer women in research means fewer role models. Fewer women in leadership means fewer voices shaping AI strategy. Without intervention, the cycle continues—leaving women underrepresented in the rooms that define the future.
This week’s challenge:
Mentor someone earlier in their career or studies—you could be the role model who changes their trajectory.
If you’re already leading, create space for junior women to engage in AI projects directly.
Advocate for inclusive hiring and promotion practices at your company.
🛠 Tactical Tip
Vibe Code Your Prototype
Not a coder? Tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot let you prompt in plain English to generate working prototypes.
💡 Spotlight: Women Pioneers in AI
Dr. Latanya Sweeney – A trailblazer in algorithmic fairness and data privacy, Dr. Sweeney’s research revealed how easily “anonymous” data could be re-identified, influencing HIPAA’s medical privacy rules. Today, she continues to shape the field of Public Interest Technology, ensuring that AI systems respect privacy and equity
📰 Quick Hits: AI in the News
Hyperbound raises $15M to expand its AI sales-tech platform. Read more →
Tern Group raises $24M to scale AI-powered recruitment globally. Read more →
Heatseeker AI, a female-led startup, raises $1.5M to provide real-time fashion market insights. Read more →
🤝 Community Happenings
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💬 Closing Note
The leaky pipeline isn’t inevitable, it’s a call to action. Each of us has the power to mentor, advocate, and create the conditions for women not just to stay in tech, but to thrive in shaping AI. Until next week - keep building, keep leading, and keep opening doors. ✨
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