September 10, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode

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.

In this book, Laura Bates delves into the dark underbelly of misogyny, examining the rise of extremist communities from Men's Rights Activists to incels and pickup artists. Through extensive interviews, real-life stories, and compelling statistics, Bates uncovers the pervasive and deeply entrenched issue of misogyny that affects women worldwide. The book navigates the complex web of toxic masculinity, gender biases, and harmful stereotypes, and it explores how these ideologies operate and spread, particularly in online environments. Bates also discusses ways to dismantle the patriarchal structures that enable misogyny to thrive, making it a call to action for building a more equitable world.