More can be done to diversify the AI innovation ecosystem, especially in the emerging field of biotechnology AI, where women’s participation is associated with substantial value.
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Giczy, A.V., Pairolero, N.A. & Toole, A.A. Discovering value: women’s participation in university and commercial AI invention. Nat Biotechnol 42, 26–29 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41587-023-02075-1
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