Women bring valuable perspectives to AI development, particularly in areas such as ethical design, responsible innovation and human-centric technology, said Sindhu Gangadharan, MD, SAP Labs India; Head – Customer Innovation Services, SAP; Chairperson, Nasscom on the eve of the International Women’s Day.

“As AI moves from experimentation to real-world deployment across industries, it is critical that women play a central role in shaping how these technologies are designed, built and governed. The future of AI must be inclusive by design, and that begins with ensuring diverse voices are part of the innovation process,” she insisted.

According to her, across research labs, startups, enterprises and policymaking forums, women are already contributing to advances in AI, data science and intelligent systems that are transforming sectors from healthcare and mobility to public services.

The rise of artificial intelligence has been reshaping how people live, work and solve some of the world’s most complex challenges. At the same time, the scale of the AI opportunity demands sustained efforts to strengthen the talent pipeline.

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Ms. Gangadharan said, the industry, academia and governments must work together to expand access to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education, foster AI fluency and create environments where women can build, lead and innovate. “As we enter an AI-first era, women must not only participate in this technological transformation but help define its direction. When women lead in AI, the technology becomes more responsible, more inclusive and ultimately more impactful for society”