Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are being primed to help address a range of pressing economic challenges: improving productivity, creating new jobs and industries, and, ultimately, increasing GDP growth. Economies that harness the broadest talent pool will be the frontrunners in the AI race and achieve the highest levels of innovation, economic expansion and workforce resilience. For industry leaders, gender parity in AI presents a rare opportunity: integrating women into AI leadership, development, and application will double the available talent and unlock fresh perspectives in innovation. Companies that achieve gender balance in AI-intensive fields will see improved product design, enhanced decision-making and better financial performance. For policy-makers, AI offers a lever for broader workforce participation, but only if policy frameworks prioritize inclusive upskilling and fair workforce integration. Governments and institutions must take proactive measures to ensure women are not only included in AI development but are also positioned for leadership roles within the evolving digital economy. A technology transformation in which women have an equal share of industry leadership, innovation, consumer benefi ts and economic rewards from technological progress will be more powerful in achieving economic growth. To ensure that the full potential of tech transformation is not lost due to a lack of foresight, this briefing paper provides a pulse check on how gender parity can serve as a critical element to shape an AI transformation that brings the largest, fastest benefits to the broadest sectors of society. The Industries in the Intelligent Age report series, launched by the World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Alliance, offers a comprehensive collection of insights on the adoption and scaling of AI. Other Forum reports, such as the Fut ure of Jobs Report, delve into the specific implications AI is having on workforce transformation. This briefing paper provides an overview of how gender gaps are shifting in the so-called “Intelligent Age”, highlighting emerging opportunities and challenges while emphasizing the importance of gender parity in maximizing the benefits of AI augmentation. Economies drawing on the broadest talent pool will flourish in the AI race, generating growth faster and for the most people.1 Gender Parity in the Intelligent Age 5

Gender Parity in the Intelligent Age 2025