Starting february 2025: Why everyone working with AI needs to be competent – By law
Here’s what many people don’t know yet:The EU AI Act will make AI competence a legal requirement. This defines a new era of AI digital literacy across sectors. As of February 2025, anyone who works with AI systems professionally in the EU – whether developing, applying, or managing them – must demonstrate a sufficient level […]
Why Article 4 of the EU AI Act on AI literacy is a wake-up call – especially for women
AI literacy training is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s a legal requirement. But most trainings fail to meet the moment. Here’s what needs to change. Since February 2025, Article 4 of the EU AI Act is in force. It obliges all professionals working with AI systems—whether providers, deployers, or users—to demonstrate “sufficient AI competence” based […]
Why AI literacy is no longer optional – especially for women
From EU compliance to career empowerment: how Article 4 of the EU AI Act creates both a legal duty and a transformative opportunity.Artificial Intelligence is not just shaping the future – it’s redefining the present. From recruitment algorithms to automated decision-making in healthcare, AI is already embedded in our work and lives. But who is […]
How the Gender AI Gap and Gender Pay Gap influence each other
The Gender AI Gap and the Gender Pay Gap don’t exist in isolation—they intersect and reinforce one another in several ways: Fewer women in AI = fewer Women in high-paying jobs AI and related tech jobs are among the most lucrative in today’s economy. If women are only ~20–30% of AI professionals, men hold the […]
The Gender AI Gap and its impact on equity in tech
The tech industry has long struggled with gender disparities, and now a new frontier in this imbalance is emerging in artificial intelligence. The Gender AI Gap—the underrepresentation of women in AI roles from software developers to researchers and executives—isn’t just about numbers. It’s a critical issue that affects both technology and society. As AI systems […]
The Future of AI: why smaller, specialized models hold the key
At FemAI, we’ve always believed in something that’s now becoming increasingly clear to the industry: the true potential of AI lies not in building ever-larger generalist models, but in creating smaller, specialized ones that excel at specific tasks. It’s refreshing to see the industry gradually coming around to this perspective. Yes, companies like Anthropic are […]
What is Feminist AI?
This paper explores Feminist Artificial Intelligence (FAI), a framework leveraging intersectional feminism
to address biases and inequities in AI systems. FAI emphasises interdisciplinary collaboration, systemic power analysis and iterative theory-practice loops. By embedding feminist values – equity, freedom and justice – FAI seeks to transform AI development, ensuring inclusivity and social sustainability. Practical applications include initiatives such as FemAI’s advocacy for feminist perspectives in the EU AI Act and the MIRA diagnostic platform, which aligns AI tools with social justice goals. FAI marks a critical departure from traditional AI by tackling structural inequalities and promoting accountable and equitable AI solutions.
Beyond election results: A call for co-liberation in Germany’s political future
The recent German elections have revealed significant shifts in our political landscape, with results that many find challenging to process. Rather than dwelling on disappointment, we believe this moment calls for renewed engagement and purposeful action in our daily lives. Co-liberation recognizes that true freedom requires collective action—none of us can be fully empowered while […]
AI regulation: A global effort towards ethical governance
AI is shaping our world faster than we ever imagined. But who gets to decide how it’s used? Let’s break down what AI regulation really means—why it matters, what’s happening globally, and how it impacts both businesses and everyday people. What is AI regulation and why does it matter?🔍 AI regulation represents more than just […]
PM: Comment on the AI Race by FemAI / Alexandra Wudel
Is there a feminist seat at the European AI table? The Paris AI Summit marks an important moment in shaping the future of AI in Europe. More than just a gathering of policymakers and technology leaders, it was a defining event that will set the agenda for AI development in Europe and beyond. The issues […]