SMRTR AIJun 29, 2026Hacker News

There's a Reason Women Aren't Swooning over AI Like Men Are

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Women are significantly less likely to use AI tools than men — and the reasons go far beyond tech literacy. From deepfake pornography targeting women to AI recruitment tools favoring men for higher-paying jobs, women have real, documented reasons to distrust AI. Research also shows women face a harsher "competence penalty" when using AI at work, making their caution less about fear and more about rational self-protection.

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