AGI isn’t the ‘Holy Grail’ for women in AI. It’s gender-purpose AI, and it’s already here

On March 12, SXSW in Austin drew innovators, featuring 185 Tech and AI sessions—more than double the 80 in 2024. The author notes women built AI’s foundation yet received little credit. Female‑founded firms raised $38.8 billion, a 27% rise from 2023, but still below 2021’s $62.5 billion. The funding gap remains, though new developments arise.