Development of a system to support people at work
in the age of AI

A RESEARCH PROJECT FUNDED BY THE AUSTRIAN RESEARCH PROMOTION AGENCY - FFG

The Challenge

The rise of AI and its impact on the future of work

Creative workers have a high likelihood of being disrupted by AI

Knowledge workers in general, and creative workers in particular, when their roles are focused on generative creative tasks, are predicted to be impacted the most by AI, with estimates of up to 300 million jobs globally. (BBC)

Risk of reinforced disparities for women and minorities

There is a significant risk of reinforced disparities, such as gender inequality and potential discrimination of minorities. According to the OECD, women are less likely than men to possess advanced digital and AI skills, which are increasingly in demand. Lack of inclusive practices in the technological industry as well as stereotypical representation and biased information of AI lead to further social disparities.

The Impact of AI on Gender Inequality in Austria: Introducing AI Empower Lab

Blog article by Josefine Schulze

Introduction AI is transforming workplaces and industries incredibly fast. But with all this rapid progress, there’s a growing worry that it could make existing disparities, like gender inequality, even worse. As a verified social enterprise focusing on Diversity and Inclusion, WOMENTOR has therefore decided to launch a research project. We put together a dedicated team of experienced professionals to spearhead this initiative. The research project is funded by the FFG, The Austrian Research Promotion Agency.

What is AI Empower Lab about? We address the significant risk of reinforced disparities, such as gender inequality and potential discrimination of minorities. The team is united in its mission to…

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First of all, AI doesn't take your job. People who use AI will take your job. In the next few years, some will develop new skills and then do the job of 10 others.

Mo Gawdet, Former Chief Business Officer at Google X

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What will be the potential impact of AI on your job or your industry? Are you already using AI tools or curious to learn more? Share your insights and experience with AI in your daily business and get involved in the FFG-funded research project ' by WOMENTOR.

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Project goals

Empowering vulnerable groups by boosting AI literacy and resilience
Advocating for inclusive tech practices
Develop integrative solutions in collaboration directly with affected groups
Develop low-threshold access to skill acquisition for at risk groups

INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ON AI?

Be part of it!

Our research project relies on the input of those currently or likely to be affected by AI in their work. That is you, if …

you are working in the creative industry: for example design, marketing and advertisement, copywriting, photography, architecture, game design…
you are a so-called knowledge worker: for example consulting, project management, assistance or back office, public relations, coding, development, translation, research and development…
you are part of the AI ecosystem (research, solution provider…)

We want to hear your stories, and understand how your work is being affected by AI.

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Reach out by filling out the short form and find out how to participate in our research project.