AI could wipe out women's jobs in India: Study
A new study warns that as AI grows in India, women's jobs could be hit hardest.
Many women are concentrated in automatable service roles, increasing their vulnerability to automation, and about 80% of women work in informal jobs, even though their education levels match men's.
Many women work in BPOs
Many women work in BPOs (call centers and similar roles), which are especially vulnerable to automation.
Without better training or support, AI could lead to major job losses for women and undo recent gains from higher education.
Health issues push many women out of work
The study found health issues, not just childcare, push many women out of work.
On top of paid jobs, women spend much more time on housework than men (almost five hours a day versus one and a half hours), leading to burnout and health problems like anemia.
Number of women working in AI, ML could grow
There's a bright spot: the number of women working in AI and machine learning could grow, helped by government programs.