The New Age of Sexism

In 'The New Age of Sexism,' Laura Bates investigates the ways in which AI and emerging technologies are perpetuating and amplifying existing forms of misogyny.

The book delves into areas such as finance, healthcare, recruitment, and the creation of deepfake pornography to reveal how algorithms and AI tools are embedding gender bias.

Bates argues that these technologies, if left unchecked, risk reinforcing and exacerbating historical inequalities.

She calls for prioritizing safety and equality at the design stage of AI development to prevent the technology from vomiting our sexism back at us.

Through her research, Bates highlights the urgent need for regulation and ethical considerations in the development and deployment of AI to protect women and girls from harm.