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New LinkedIn Research Finds Women Account for Just 26% of AI Hires as AI Jobs Surge
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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
LinkedIn research reveals women represent just 26% of AI hires in the U.S., despite AI jobs doubling since 2023 and offering more than double the pay of non-AI roles. Women face widening gaps especially in leadership roles across 27 countries, highlighting a significant gender disparity in AI career access.
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You face a market where AI roles pay significantly better but systematically exclude women, especially from leadership. Your talent strategy must now address this gap or risk falling behind on diversity and access to top AI skills.
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