Artificial intelligence, platform work and gender equality

The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and platform work is rapidly changing the world of work. These two phenomena have the potential to create new opportunities for gender equality, but at the same time can reinforce gender stereotypes, sexism and discrimination in the labour market.

This policy brief is based on the forthcoming report ‘Artificial intelligence, platform work and gender equality’ (to be published in 2022) by EIGE. More information on the data referred to in the text, including exact references, can be found in the report.