AI as an Ally to Women at Work

When I embarked on my Microsoft journey 24 years ago, technology was already a game changer, bringing more women into the workforce and leadership roles, especially in India.

- IRINA GHOSE

A quarter of a century later, we stand at the edge of another revolution. AI is no lon-ger just a tool, it’s a force multiplier, unlocking opportunities for women across cultures, industries and socio-economic backgrounds.

From classrooms to boardrooms, AI is rewriting the script, empow-ering women to achieve more and lead the charge towards a more in-clusive future. AI is breaking down knowledge barriers, democratising access to information and giving women the tools to rise and lead.

Skills and AI

Take Seema Chavan, a sugarcane farmer in rural Maharashtra, who once relied on traditional farming methods with little room for precision. Today, with the help of the Agripilot.ai app on her mobile phone, she makes informed decisions on irrigation, fertilisation and pest control, ensuring optimal crop health while reducing soil degradation. Her newfound ally? AI-driven insights that put her in control of her farm’s future.

Then there is Jui Shrikant Bidaye, whose dreams took her from aspiring to play kabaddi to thriving in technology. Encouraged by her parents and inspired by video games, she joined Microsoft and SAP’s TechSaksham programme, which helped her land an internship at Genpact. Now, she works with AI tools, aiming for a permanent job after graduating in 2025.