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Women lag men in AI job hires, widening tech gender gap

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New data from LinkedIn reveals a significant gender gap in AI-related job hires, with women comprising only 26% of new hires in AI roles in 2025, compared to 74% for men. This disparity is particularly pronounced in higher-paying technical positions, such as "member of technical staff," where men accounted for 82% of new hires. While AI jobs represent a small fraction of the overall labor market, their rapid growth and high compensation highlight a widening divide for women in the tech industry, potentially limiting their long-term economic mobility and leadership opportunities. AI

IMPACT Highlights a concerning trend of gender disparity in high-growth, high-paying AI roles, potentially impacting future economic mobility for women in tech.

RANK_REASON Article discusses trends and data related to AI jobs and gender representation, rather than a specific event.

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Emily Peck ·

    Women are missing out on the AI jobs boom

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