AI and the Reinforcement of Gender and Racial Biases

With the rapid mainstreaming of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) across sectors such as governance, education, healthcare and business, concerns are growing over its unintended social consequences. In this context, UN Women warned that AI systems are increasingly reproducing gender and racial inequalities by reinforcing stereotypes, amplifying online violence and excluding women from decisions that will shape the digital future.

The Growing Evidence of AI Bias

Recent studies indicate that AI-driven inequalities are widespread.

• A study of 133 AI systems found that 44% demonstrated gender bias, while over 25% exhibited both gender and racial bias.
• Large Language Models (LLMs) frequently associate women ....