WIRED's survey of 634 women in tech paints a mixed picture of the industry. On one hand, executives describe embracing AI as a tool to automate routine parts of their workdays. On the other, newer hires say they are still dealing with a bro culture that the industry has long promised to move past.
The findings come from a single survey, so they represent the views of those 634 respondents rather than a broader industry census. Still, the contrast is striking: the same field that is racing to adopt AI at the leadership level appears to remain unwelcoming for many women just starting out.
Taken together, the responses suggest that technological change and cultural friction are happening at the same time. The survey does not claim that every woman in tech shares these experiences, but it does highlight a recurring divide between those who see AI as an opportunity and those who are still fighting for basic respect at work.