{
  "id": 16103461,
  "title": "The Social Society Helping Women Join the AI Boom",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/the-social-society-helping-women-join-the-ai-boom-16103461",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-22T19:56:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Wired",
    "slug": "wired",
    "url": "https://www.wired.com/story/aged-intelligence-society-interview/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Aged Intelligence Society is a social group founded by Shoshana Berger and Nina Willdorf to help women adapt to the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. Their goal is to empower women to be fluent in AI technology, thus enabling them to thrive in the modern workforce. Both Berger and Willdorf are recovering magazine editors, and they recognized the need for AI fluency among women after attending a friend's birthday party where the topic of AI dominated the conversation.\n\nThe society's initial events were oversubscribed and covered by The New York Times, drawing the attention of hundreds of women who now seek to attend future gatherings. They also maintain a Substack where they share tools and tips, gaining over 1,000 subscribers, including a New Yorker writer and a small-town mayor. Their commitment to helping women navigate the AI boom is evident in their approach to events. They emphasize a non-judgmental environment where attendees can discuss AI's potential impact without fear of expressing concerns about its consequences.\n\nAt their gatherings, Berger and Willdorf encourage attendees to bring laptops and address midlife problems, as they call them. This unique format allows participants to explore how AI can assist them in managing the various challenges they face. They also provide guidance on identifying software-shaped problems that AI could help solve. Berger explains that they aim to demonstrate the pragmatic ways AI can alleviate midlife overload, which often leaves women struggling to balance childcare, aging parents, and their careers.\n\nA standout example of how AI can provide practical assistance was demonstrated during one of their events. A woman in attendance was dealing with her mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis and needed to determine if her mother was eligible for long-term care. The insurance company had provided her with a 300-page packet, which was overwhelming. Berger fed the insurance packet to AI, which quickly identified that the mother was indeed eligible for care and drafted a letter to the insurance company arguing for the mother's qualification. The woman was impressed with the AI's output and learned how to leverage the technology to streamline administrative tasks. Berger and Willdorf emphasize that the economic value of AI is a crucial aspect of their mission, as women have historically been undervalued in the job market. By teaching women to use AI for economically valuable tasks, the Aged Intelligence Society aims to empower women to reclaim their economic agency and integrate AI technology seamlessly into their daily lives.",
  "summary": "WIRED spoke with the founders of the Aged Intelligence Society, a fast-growing events startup that brings women together to “solve midlife problems using frontier tools.”",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}