# AI Threatens Gender Gaps Unless Women Seize Tools

> Computer expert warns AI risks worsening gender gaps unless women control the technology.
- Title: AI Threatens Gender Gaps Unless Women Seize Tools · EUobserver
- Summary: Computer expert warns AI risks worsening gender gaps unless women control the technology. Mária Bieliková says AI could harm women's labor market prospects…
- Keywords: mária bieliková, gender gaps, labor market, kempelen institute, democracy, deepfakes, data privacy, environmental impact, politics, world, Threatens, Gender
- Source: EUobserver — https://euobserver.com/235901/interview-ai-threatens-to-deepen-gender-gaps-unless-women-seize-the-tools-says-computer-expert
- Published: 2026-10-03T08:19:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mária bieliková, ai, gender gaps, labor market, kempelen institute, democracy, deepfakes, data privacy, environmental impact, politics, world
## Mária Bieliková's background
Mária Bieliková began studying computer science before the World Wide Web was launched from CERN in 1989.
## Kempelen Institute leadership
Bieliková founded the Kempelen Institute of Intelligent Technologies which she leads.
## AI labor market impact
Bieliková explained how artificial intelligence is set to affect women’s labor market prospects.
## AI labor market risks
Studies predict women will be worse off in the labor market due to AI.
## AI opportunities
Bieliková claimed such drawbacks also come with opportunities.
## AI and democracy
AI research and development is largely in private hands and undermines democracy.
## Deepfakes and misinformation
Experts warn disinformation campaigns and deepfake videos generated by AI will flood online spaces.
## Key takeaway

Mária Bieliková says AI could harm women's labor market prospects but offers opportunities if women take control of the technology.