Gen AI, occupational segregation and gender equality in the world of work

The findings show that the impacts are not gender-neutral. Female-dominated occupations are almost twice as likely to be exposed to Gen AI as male-dominated ones (29 per cent compared to 16 per cent), reflecting women’s concentration in clerical, administrative and business support roles with routine tasks which are at greater risk of automation. At the same time, women remain underrepresented in AI-related jobs, limiting their access to emerging opportunities and influencing how technologies are designed and deployed.

For most occupations, the impact of Gen AI is more likely to be felt through changes in tasks, skills and working conditions rather than widespread job losses. The brief highlights that the policy choices made today – including strengthening social dialogue, addressing occupational segregation and ensuring women’s representation in AI-related role– will be critical to ensuring that technological change supports decent work and advances gender equality.