LinkedIn: women account for just 26% of AI hires as AI jobs surge

Aug 18, 2026 · Issue 3 · 3 sources, 3 articles

LinkedIn research finds that women account for only 26% of AI hires while the number of AI jobs is growing. A Hungarian-language article reports that working women often bear the downsides of the AI revolution (18 August 2026).

Who is affected and how

employee

For women, moving into AI roles is best supported by targeted training and mentoring.

HR professional

The candidate pipeline for AI positions should also be measured by gender ratio.

manager

Set a gender-balance target for the composition of AI teams.

Sources

• New LinkedIn Research Finds Women Account for Just 26% of AI Hires as AI Jobs Surgelinkedin · Aug 18, 2026
• Women are being left behind in high-paying AI jobs boom, LinkedIn study finds - CBS Newscbsnews.com · Aug 19, 2026
• Vállalkozás: Working women bear the brunt of the AI revolution too| hvg.hu · Aug 18, 2026 · magyar

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