The Award Changing the Narrative Around Women in Tech
The Women in Software Power List celebrates women excelling in tech. We spoke to one of the shortlistees to find out more.
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A Day in the Life of a Woman in Tech – International Women’s Day 2020
International Women's Day provides the opportunity to reflect on the persisting inequality between men and women.
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What’s Next for Gendered AI and Voice Assistants?
As the world of gender identification becomes more diverse and fluid in the real world, is AI tech doing enough to keep up?
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Why Paid Apps Could Be the Future of Online Communities
A 32,000 strong Facebook group has officially moved to a paid app, and now charges a membership fee of $5 a month or $35 a
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How the Plain View Project Got 13 Police Officers Fired for Online Racism
The Philadelphia police department plans to fire 13 officers for advocating violence through prejudiced social media posts.
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Is CES Genuinely Ready To Talk About Sex and Tech?
CES, and its show runner CTA, have made policy updates to address the concerns of gender bias at the trade show, and they're
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Three Ways Tech Companies Can Avoid Pinkwashing For Pride Next Year
This year, tech companies worldwide joined other corporations in supporting the Pride movement. But, for every genuine
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Is Siri Sexist? UN Report Finds Gender Bias in Virtual Assistants
Will your smart home device listen to you, but not your girlfriend? She's not the only one being ignored. A recent UN report
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5 Steps We Can All Take To Make Tech More Inclusive
On International Women's Day, we recommend five simple actions we can all take to help improve gender inclusivity in the
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PodCon 2019: Shaping a More Inclusive Future
The second annual PodCon, a convention for podcasters and their fans, took place in Seattle over the weekend. The event
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Amnesty International Study Highlights Misogyny and Racism on Twitter
A shocking Amnesty International survey has revealed the scale of misogynistic and racist abuse directed at female
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It’s Time for an Honest Look at Working Conditions in Tech
Consumer technology, like smartphones, laptops, and tablets, has become an integral part of everyday life for the majority
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No More Free Beer? How #MeToo Might Change Co-Working Culture
WeWork has turned off its unlimited beer tap in its New York office, a move that also follows a lawsuit and over alleged
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Is Artificial Intelligence Doomed To Reflect The Worst In All Of Us?
An artificial intelligence that dislikes women or people of color sounds like a concept straight out of a Twilight Zone
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What Could the Tech Industry Learn From the Hugo Awards?
How did the sci-fi and fantasy-centric Hugo Awards shift to highlighting diverse voices? And can the tech industry, with its
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17 Young Women of Color Breaking Barriers in STEM
This summer, Diana Wilson is celebrating her graduation from the University of Virginia and is starting her career as an
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10 Stats That Prove Silicon Valley Hasn’t Fixed Its Diversity Problem
Despite its reputation as the innovative, progressive industry of the future, the tech industry continues to struggle to
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How Tech Companies Are Celebrating Pride Month
The tech community frequently boasts about its commitment to diversity, and this June's LGBTQ Pride Month has provided the
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7 Ways Women Founders Normalize Crazy Startup Life
Startup life can be full of unexpected twists and turns. Whether it be attracting clients, hiring employees, or just dealing
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The Digital Bromad: How Toxic Masculinity Thrives Abroad
Skype calls in cafes without using headphones. Crushing it, killing it, destroying it. Entitled and arrogant. Crossfit. Meet
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Only One City in the US Pays Women in Tech More Than Men
Women are on the rise. With movements like #MeToo and Time's Up gaining ground every day and activists speaking out about
