Session 3: Driving women’s empowerment with AI-enabled services
Jul 8, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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Description
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of innovation, reshaping how actors design and deliver services worldwide. For example, two-thirds of OECD countries report using AI to enhance government’s efficiency and responsiveness. However, its potential to close gender gaps and expand women’s access to quality services remains underused. Women continue to face structural barriers in accessing essential services such as healthcare, legal aid, and social protection, areas where the effective use of AI could help design more responsive, fit-for-purpose solutions that meet diverse needs. In addition, AI systems trained on biased data can perpetuate gender stereotypes in service delivery. This theme will explore how AI can be leveraged to close gender gaps, enhance access to services and support empowerment of women and girls. It will also highlight strategies to mitigate bias, including the importance of diverse data, transparent algorithms.
