Gender Parity in the Intelligent Age 2025

Preface The advent of new technologies is often accompanied by flurries of optimism, scepticism and, in some cases, resistance. The rapid emergence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is no different. As history has shown, rather than the technology itself, the decision-making that designs, develops, directs and deploys it can tilt outcomes towards gender parity – and in the process, towards shared prosperity. For industry leaders, the GenAI revolution is a competition for talent, and those who harness a broader, more diverse workforce will gain a decisive edge. Increasing women’s participation in AI-related roles is not just a matter of fairness – it is a strategic imperative. Firms that double their GenAI talent pools by integrating women more effectively will see higher rates of innovation, better problem-solving, and a competitive advantage in the marketplace. For policy-makers, GenAI presents both an opportunity and a challenge. By proactively embedding gender parity into AI development and deployment, economies can achieve higher levels of social representation and economic integration. Economies that foster inclusive GenAI strategies early in the technological adoption period will not only reduce workforce inequalities but also drive faster, more sustainable growth. To address this urgent challenge, the World Economic Forum launched the Gender and AI Dialogue Series – the first knowledge drive of the Global Gender Parity Sprint, with the intention of surfacing novel, short-burst insights on critical gender parity issues at the intersection of current global transformations. In parallel, LinkedIn and its Economic Graph Research Institute have built and maintained a research agenda exploring and understanding how AI technologies are impacting labour-market outcomes. Leaders from industry, policy and multilateral spheres continue to collaborate on identifying how GenAI can be leveraged as an accelerant, rather than a divider, for gender parity. Their insights form the foundation of this briefing paper, co-developed by the World Economic Forum and LinkedIn, as part of a longstanding data collaboration for the Global Gender Gap Report. This paper highlights key opportunities and challenges, offering industry and economic leaders clear strategies to ensure AI-driven transformation benefits reach the broadest social base possible. Gender Parity in the Intelligent Age MARCH 2025Silja Baller World Economic ForumMatthew Baird LinkedIn Economic Graph Research Institute Gender Parity in the Intelligent Age 3