AI can contribute to diminishing gender-based prejudice and inequality in recruitment, advancement, and compensation. In this chart we see the relationships with the proportion of women subjected to physical and/or sexual violence in the last 12 months (% of women age 15-49).

This perspective offers a real-time view of the worldwide news on gender-related topics, providing us with a media perspective on the progress at the different fronts of SDG 5.

A SDG Live Report is what it is all about! Here, you can have a real-time perspective of the state of the world in regard to AI and sustainability, tracking some of the main issues to address in the near future.

 

The impact of AI on the progress of Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5), which aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls, has been gradually increasing. Between 2015 and 2023, there have been 54,895 scientific publications exploring the intersection of AI and gender equality. These studies often focus on how AI can help identify and address gender biases, support women’s health and education, and enhance economic opportunities for women. The relatively lower media exposure, with 5,719 news articles, suggests that while public interest is present, it is not as widespread as in other SDGs. However, the development of 277 AI policies targeting SDG 5 highlights a growing recognition among policymakers of the importance of leveraging AI to promote gender equality. These policies aim to ensure that AI technologies are developed and implemented in ways that are inclusive and equitable, addressing issues such as algorithmic bias and the gender digital divide.

Looking ahead, the next 5 to 10 years are likely to see significant advancements in the application of AI to promote gender equality. Increased research and policy focus will drive the development of AI tools that actively combat gender discrimination in various sectors, including recruitment, education, and healthcare. AI can be used to analyze large datasets to uncover hidden gender biases and to create more equitable systems and processes. Additionally, AI-driven initiatives will likely emerge to support women’s entrepreneurship and participation in the tech industry, helping to close the gender gap in STEM fields. As awareness of AI’s potential to impact gender equality grows, collaboration between governments, academic institutions, and the private sector will be crucial to ensure that AI technologies are harnessed effectively and ethically. This collaborative effort will help accelerate progress towards SDG 5, fostering a more inclusive and equitable future for women and girls worldwide.

Here is your window to Gender in the context of AI. This dashboard is configurable and can be integrated into other systems to bring actionable technology into the systems of research institutions, governments and enterprises that are willing to make a difference.

 

Avoiding data bias in AI systems is crucial to ensure fair, accurate, and equitable outcomes, preventing the reinforcement of existing inequalities and enabling more trustworthy and inclusive technologies. Here you will see a dashboard analysing the bias related to the data ingested in this observatory for SDG 5.