Women's perceived lack of generative AI's relevance to their jobs may prevent them from learning more about using the technology, leading to a gender divide in AI skills.
Only 36% of women believe that generative AI can help advance their careers, compared to 45% of men.
Women report feeling unsure where to start or what skills to focus on in generative AI and are more likely to enroll in beginner-level courses.
Coursera and AWS suggest employers offer targeted learning support and employer-sponsored training to help women engage and retain generative AI skills.