Women in AI: Anna Korhonen studies the intersection between linguistics and AI

TechCrunch— To give AI-focused women academics and others their well-deserved — and overdue — time in the spotlight, TechCrunch has been publishing a series of interviews focused on remarkable women who’ve contributed to the AI revolution. We’re publishing these pieces throughout the year as the AI boom continues, highlighting key work that often goes unrecognized. Read […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The Guardian—Perimenopausal women have 40% higher risk of depression, study suggests. Researchers examined data from seven studies involving more than 9,000 women around the worldPerimenopausal women have a 40% higher risk of experiencing depression than premenopausal women, a global analysis of research suggests.Experts from University College London (UCL) found women could be vulnerable to depression in the run-up to their periods stopping, with the development of new cases or existing symptoms worsening. The research underlines the need to provide support and screening to...

The Guardian—Women should give up vaping if they want to get pregnant, study suggests. Research finds hormone that indicates fertility at lower levels in vapers and tobacco smokersWomen should give up vaping if they are hoping to get pregnant, according to a study that suggests it may affect fertility.In the first research to demonstrate a link between fertility prospects and electronic cigarettes across a large population, analysis of blood samples from 8,340 women revealed that people who vape or smoke tobacco had lower levels of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), which indicates how...

CNBC—How one nonprofit is turning to AI to help boost women's financial literacy. New artificial intelligence tools may make financial information more accessible. Experts say that may be a game-changer when it comes to financial literacy.