AI skills not enough to level the playing field—study

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Training in AI skills improves the chances of women from underrepresented backgrounds being invited to job interviews, but not enough to eliminate the inequalities they face in the labor market, according to a new study.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:20:20 UTC.

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