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If AI is shaping the future, the people shaping AI need to reflect that future. Microsoft's Chief Partner Officer recently pointed out that women make up only 31.6% of their core workforce. That's concerning when these are the teams building technologies that will impact everyone. We need to have a real talk about fairness AND functionality. Because we've already seen what happens when technology is built without diverse perspectives. Bandaids that don't match dark skin. Automated faucet sensors that only recognize light skin. Facial recognition that couldn't distinguish between Asian women. Crash test dummies designed for men's bodies then just "shrunk" for women. "Unisex" shirts that are really men's shirts in smaller sizes. Each represents a real failure for real people. AI will drive how work and life function for decades to come. If diverse perspectives aren't included in development, they will be excluded from its benefits. Organizations like Girls Who Code and Black Girls Code are doing critical work to ensure technology's future isn't just a reflection of its past. Because true inclusion isn't just about representation counts. It's about whose needs get considered when building the future.
This is the post every AI leader needs to sit with—not just skim. Diversity in tech isn’t a “nice to have,” it’s a functionality requirement. We’ve already paid the price for designing without inclusion. Let’s not repeat that at AI scale. Grateful for orgs like Girls Who Code, but we need systemic change inside the rooms where decisions are made.
💯% Amy Spurling. If the teams building AI don’t reflect the full tapestry of society, the AI they create won’t either. That’s not just a fairness problem, it’s a functionality problem.
This is such a good take. Diversity in the tech space means multiple points of views that ultimately make the product more complex and complete!
Amy, thank you for adding to the depth of the conversation about inclusion in this way!
Perfectly said. AI reflects its creators' blind spots—and we've already seen that "one-size fits none." Inclusion shouldn't be a checkbox; it should be a design requirement.
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8hAmy Spurling TRUTH! It’s not just about who is in the room, it’s about the lived experiences that shape the tech we all rely on. Without intentional inclusion, we risk repeating the same design failures that have excluded so many for too long. Appreciate the callout on functionality and fairness. It’s a reminder that equity in tech isn't a “nice to have” it’s essential for innovation that works for everyone. 👏🏾 Let’s keep building the future with EVERYONE in mind.🙌🏼