We Surveyed 634 Women Who Work in Tech. They Let Loose
Executives happily automating their days with AI. New hires confronting bro culture. Women in tech have a lot to say—and they told it all to WIRED.
In a recent survey of 634 women working in the tech industry, WIRED uncovered a disturbingly common pattern of sexism, discrimination, and bias. Despite the strides made in promoting women in tech, the reality is far from inspiring. Colleagues belittle women, assuming they are incompetent or unqualified for their roles, while male supervisors have been caught sexually harassing female employees.
CEOs have even engaged in inappropriate behavior, such as forcing women to sit on their laps during holiday parties. The survey also revealed that women in tech are paid less than their male counterparts and frequently denied promotions. The environment is further tainted by the influence of AI, which has led to a rise in sloppy work being praised and women's contributions being dismissed.
With recent anti-DEI actions by corporations and the leadership of figures like Trump, Musk, and Bezos, many women feel disillusioned and disillusioned with the state of the tech industry. The burnout caused by the environmental damage, job decimation, IP theft, and wealth inequality associated with AI has exacerbated the situation.
When asked about what needs to change, some women even suggest turning to AI for solutions, highlighting the deep dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs.
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