Artificial intelligence: A future of promise and concern for women and children

OPINION — Artificial intelligence is no longer a concept confined to science fiction. It is transforming the way people work, learn, communicate and live.

From smartphones and virtual assistants to healthcare diagnostics and personalized education, AI has become woven into the fabric of everyday life. As this technology advances at an extraordinary pace, it offers tremendous promise. It also raises important questions about its impact on society. For women and children in particular, the future of AI presents both remarkable opportunities and significant challenges.

Driving this technological revolution are some of the world’s most influential companies, each contributing to AI in unique ways, from creating advanced generative AI systems capable of producing human-like text, images and computer code to powering scientific discovery and solving complex problems. AI has been integrated into business software, cloud computing and productivity tools, social media, virtual reality and open-source language models.