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Reveals gender gap in AI tool usage among students
Researchers at NHH have uncovered significant gender disparities in the adoption of generative AI tools like ChatGPT.
The paper Will Artificial Intelligence Get in the Way of Achieving Gender Equality? (see facts) reveals that female students, particularly high-achieving ones, are less likely to use these AI tools compared to their male counterparts.
The gap can widen existing gender inequalities in the workforce, according to the researchers.
The paper
The paper Will Artificial Intelligence Get in the Way of Achieving Gender Equality? is by former PhD Candidate at NHH Daniel Carvajal, researcher at SNF Catalina Franco, and Assistant Professor Siri Isaksson at NHH. This is research conducted at the research centre FAIR at NHH.
`This can have far-reaching implications for the future labor market´, Catalina Franco, researcher at the Centre for Applied Research and FAIR, says.
Generative AI skills
`We found that top female students are opting out of using AI tools´, says Daniel Carvajal, and adds:
`This is concerning because generative AI skills are increasingly becoming an asset in the job market. Our research shows that women who do adopt these tools can significantly enhance their job prospects´.
The study surveyed 595 students at NHH and 1,134 managers across the industries that typically hire NHH graduates.
Using a hypothetical scenario, if AI use was explicitly allowed in class, the gender gap would disappear, with over 80 percent of both men and women intending to use generative AI tools.
If AI use was banned
However, in the scenario when AI use was explicitly banned, the gender gap widened again, particularly among top-performing female students.
Policies around AI use in educational settings are crucial, according to the researchers. They believe the findings suggest that clear, encouraging policies could help close the gender gap in generative AI adoption.
`On the other hand, banning AI could unintentionally push women further behind´, says Siri Isaksson.
What about the managers?
The implications of this study extend beyond the classroom.
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Managers in the survey indicated that they value AI skills in hiring decisions, especially for female candidates. Top female students with AI expertise were rated 7.6 percent higher than those without, while male candidates did not receive the same premium for AI skills.
As the labor market increasingly demands AI skills, the study underscores the need for policies and encouragement to ensure that women do not fall behind in the digital age.
The researchers hope that their findings will prompt educational institutions and employers to design clear guidelines that empower everyone to confidently adopt and master these critical tools.
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