What if the future of AI isn't female?
Published: August 26, 2025
Written by Sara Sanford, Sr. Advisor, AdaMarie Inclusion Lab
“Only 0.7% of VC funding for AI went to female-led companies last year.”
Bias in, Bias out: AI systems trained on non-diverse data don’t just replicate bias—they amplify it, causing real-world harm for underrepresented groups in everything from hand soap dispensers to healthcare and criminal justice.
Meritocracy is a myth: Research shows that women’s code is accepted at higher rates than men’s—but only when their gender is hidden, exposing deep systemic bias, not just a “pipeline problem.”
Unchecked AI means more risk—for everyone: Excluding women from AI leadership leads to less innovative, less ethical, and even environmentally unsustainable outcomes, as homogenous teams miss critical risks and perpetuate blind spots.
What if the next generation of AI repeats—and even amplifies—the human biases and blind spots our society already faces? In "What if the Future of AI Isn’t Female? (Part 1)", Hugging Face and AdaMarie delve into how gender imbalance and unchecked bias in artificial intelligence threaten everything from consumer products to criminal justice and planetary health. Discover eye-opening case studies, research-driven myth-busting, and real-world examples that reveal what’s at stake if we don’t act—and how a different future, led by more inclusive teams, can change everything. Download this white paper to understand the risks, the opportunities, and the steps toward a more just and intelligent AI future.
What You’ll Discover Inside:
The hidden risks of biased AI—and why diversity matters for everyone
Real-world stories showing AI’s impact on products, health, and justice
Research-backed insights debunking the “tech meritocracy” myth
Examples of companies leading the way with ethical, inclusive AI
Actionable steps to create smarter, safer, and more equitable technology
From here, we created The Ada Marie Method for Meaningful Inclusion: a clear process to find where biases live in your systems, and help you eradicate them at the organizational – not interpersonal – level. If you’re ready to harness the power of women in STEM, get in touch. We pride ourselves on meeting employers where they are.
