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Weekly News (September 22, 2025): AI’s gender divide, data privacy issues in Canada, deepfake dangers, and global tech deals
This week, the intersection of technology, law, and ethics has once again brought forth a series of critical discussions. From the disproportionate impact of AI on women’s employment to the ongoing battles over data privacy and the pervasive threat of deepfake misinformation, these stories highlight the urgent need for robust frameworks to govern our increasingly digital world. We also observe significant geopolitical moves in the tech sector, with major investments shaping future AI landscapes. Let’s check these developments.
UN report warns AI poses greater threat to women’s jobs, calls for urgent action on gender digital divide
A recent United Nations report, “Gender Snapshot 2025,” has issued a stark warning: Artificial Intelligence poses a significantly greater threat to women’s jobs globally than to men’s. The report indicates that nearly 28% of women’s roles are at risk from AI, compared to 21% of men’s jobs. This disparity is…
