The unique and differentiated role women play in AI | Dr. Felicia Newhouse, Founder of the AI-powered Women Conference at MIT

Dr. Felicia Newhouse—former tech executive turned founder of AI Powered Women—joins us to unpack why the biggest risk in AI today isn’t a gender gap, but a structural imbalance in who builds, governs, and bears the consequences of these systems. She explains why a diverse make-up of people (not just women) must play a central role in shaping its future.We also dive into: How women leaders are approaching AI differently in the workplaceThe importance of diversity both in AI data and AI governance decisionsWhy AI doesn’t have a gender problem, but a structural one.The “triple threat” facing women: lower AI usage, higher automation risk, and invisible laborThe hidden burden of emotional labor in AI transformation—and why it’s often overlookedWhy human relationships are actually the key to AI successWhy women leaders are acting as early warning systems for AI riskWhat to expect at the AI-powered women's conferenceGuest bio:Dr. Felicia Newhouse, founder of AI-Powered Women at MIT, leads one of the world’s largest movements in bridging women and AI, uniting global leaders at MIT and beyond to redefine the future of leadership. With a PhD in transformational learning, two decades as a tech product executive, and training in mindfulness, she uniquely bridges research, business, and human transformation to ensure the rise of AI elevates—not erases—what makes us most human.Resources: → Learn more about The AI Lab: theailab.ai → Connect with Melissa Mahtani: linkedin.com/in/melissa-mahtani  → Connect with Felicia Newhouse: ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicianewhouse/   → Send listener questions: [email protected]