According to a report released on Friday, 78% of women in the technology sector believe AI can help them access better and more in-demand career opportunities. The report of the jobs and career platform apna.co is based on inputs from over 11,300 women working in the technology sector across India. The maximum respondents (52 per cent) were Gen Z (under 25 years), nearly 60 per cent of them hailing from tier II-III cities, and two-thirds studied at non-elite colleges.
There is a decisive shift toward workplace equity, the report cited, further revealing that women in the tech sector are actively preparing for an AI-driven future, with 58 per cent of the respondents already pursuing AI/ML training through jobs, formal programmes, or self-learning, while another 24 per cent are planning to begin soon. This intent was reported strongly among the GenZ respondents (62 per cent) and those from non-elite tier II-III colleges (70 per cent).
The report then reveals that almost half of the respondents aspire to be AI software developers, followed by 19 per cent targeting data science and ML roles, 14 per cent product management, and 10 per cent research.
Nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of women in tech revealed that AI expertise now matters more than graduating from an elite college, according to the report. This belief seemed strongest among Gen Z respondents (62 per cent of those aged 22-25 years) and women from tier II-III cities (74 per cent compared to 66 per cent in metros).
When asked about their biggest challenges in pursuing AI opportunities, 42 per cent of respondents stressed the need for better access to quality opportunities, 27 per cent pointed out stronger mentorship, and 19 per cent called for advanced training options.
"This shows that women in tech are ready to embrace AI - not as a buzzword, but as a real driver of equal opportunity. It's inspiring to see that 58 per cent are already using AI at work or actively learning it, and many more are preparing to follow," Apna.co founder and CEO Nirmit Parikh said, while speaking on the report conclusion.
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