Unseen, Unheard, Unaccounted: Addressing the Gender Data Gap’s Impact on Women

Embla Øye

Lightning Talk

In a world where data drives decisions, the absence of gender-specific data has led to a significant bias against women. In this talk, we will look at how inadequate data representation leads to real-world impacts on our daily lives - from healthcare disparities to flawed AI algorithms. We will also discuss the importance of gender-specific data in creating inclusive systems and services.