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Thrilled to be at Google I/O thanks to the support of Women Techmakers and Google! Can't wait to dive into updates on Gemini and explore the latest in AI and emerging tech. If you're here or part of Women Techmakers, let's connect and geek out together! #GoogleIO #WomenInTech #womentechmakers #google #WIT

Coming in today feeling inspired by an incredible panel of bad ass women from last night's Tech Mondays event. Featured females represented such diverse realms: DE&I, tech moms, legislation, VCs, kids & coding. My big takeaways: I was blown away to hear how AI is leveling the playing field for SMBs and democratizing the environment. AI is improving the workflows for citizens in accessing government documents and facilitating applications/ renewals. And it's automating processes (sales, support, SEO/ marketing) to free up the humans to do only what they can and need to do. But arguably more importantly... the consistent theme I heard was that the future is female and incredibly diverse. We're playing the long game and it's incumbent upon us to invest in the up and coming generations. I love hearing the ways in which we are all mentoring, coaching, networking and supporting folks on their journey to Tech leadership! #womenintech #futureisfemale #ai #innovation Check out future Tech Monday opportunities here: https://techmondays.io/ .

A great conversation today with Annie Brown on the ethical and as-queer-as-possible implementation of AI lead to my introduction to the concept of trans technology, which is defined by these three characteristics: 1. Enable trans users to change over time, in a space separate from existing networks, and present identity in ways that feel genuine 2. Embrace queer aspects of multiplicity, fluidity, ambiguity necessary during gender transition 3. Uphold policies and an economic model that embraces adult or erotic content without characterizing and removing it as pornographic It's so exciting to think about how we can leverage modern tech to design novel solutions that end up benefiting everyone. Regardless of your gender experience, we all change throughout our lives and it just Makes Sense that we're able to reflect that in our digital selves. Hopefully Lex can continue to be a proud piece of trans tech. Reliabl is onto something extremely cool, if you haven't checked them out yet - you should!

Hey, #TechCommunity, brace yourselves for this one: DevTernity, a prominent tech event, got caught red-handed fabricating #femalespeakers! Seriously, if this weren't so appalling, it'd be hilarious. 🔍 The Plot: Gergely Orosz unearthed the fact that two of the rare female speakers at #DevTernity were, well, fictional. Yes, crafted by AI, complete with social profiles managed by organizer Eduards Sizovs himself. 📸 AI-Generated Profiles: Think this couldn’t get more bizarre? The photos of these "speakers"? Also, AI-generated. 👤 More Fabrications: Liz Fong-Jones dug deeper, finding another fake speaker with a profile operated by Sizovs for five years and boasting 115,000 followers. This 'speaker' was allegedly affiliated with Uber in Estonia, a country where Uber doesn’t even have a software development office. 🤥 Sizovs' Defense: Eduards Sizovs attempted damage control, claiming technical errors and logistical issues led to the inclusion of these phantom speakers. But let's be honest, the excuses fall flat, especially when one of these 'speakers' turns out to be a fictional character he made up. So, #DevTernity, trying to fake #diversity? That's not just unethical; it's downright insulting. It's 2023, and if you can't find real women in tech to speak at your event, the problem isn't the lack of women, but your lack of effort. Remember folks, inclusivity isn't a box-checking exercise. It's about genuine representation and opportunities. #TechDiversity #InclusivityFail #RealWomenInTech For an insightful dive into how Hip Hop can be a force for social change, visit www.HipHopForTheFuture.org. #UnapologeticBlackNewsletter, #HipHopForTheFuture, #KhafreJay.

OMG, you still haven't saved your spot in the upcoming event of Women on Stage?   We still have a few more seats left for the Women on Stage Tech Talk - Mastering Complex Systems powered by Cato Networks. This event is designed specifically for women in tech and will feature three fascinating talks tailored to help you build your skills and expertise in this critical area. The amazing Einat Mahat, R&D Group Lead @ Payoneer, will give us a live taste of her best-selling workshop on Mastering System Design Interviews. Whether you are interviewing for a position, want to learn how to interview others, or understand the terminology behind complex system design, you need to see this talk! Following Yaara Sagie-Kotzer, a software engineer Cato Networks, will discuss her journey in a refactoring project, the hard decisions and time constraints. Next, Yifat Levy, a software engineer Cato Networks, will discuss the challenge she experienced building an entirely new project from scratch. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with other women in tech who share your passion for excellence and success. Register now to secure your spot at Women on Stage's Tech Talks Meetup on "Mastering Complex Systems." >>https://lnkd.in/dNg4tvKX We can't wait to see you there! **Note that the event will be in Hebrew and open to all genders. Participation is free of charge but pending approval.

🌟 Celebrating Women in Technology 🌟 March is here, and it's an inspiring time for women in tech! I'm thrilled to share that Google Developer Groups (GDGs) across the globe are honoring the incredible contributions of women in our industry through Women Techmakers. Women Techmakers is an initiative led by Google to empower women in technology. It's about creating visibility, community, and resources for women to drive innovation and participation in the tech field. This month, there’s a series of events, workshops, and networking opportunities tailored to uplift and inspire women who are passionate about technology. 👩💻 Why Join? - Connect with like-minded peers and industry leaders. - Gain access to exclusive workshops and coding bootcamps. - Enhance your skills with the latest tech trends and tools. - Get inspired by stories of women who are making an impact. - Find mentorship opportunities and career guidance. - Celebrate the achievements and potential of women in tech. 🌍 How to Get Involved? - Find your nearest GDG chapter by visiting the GDG website(https://gdg.community.dev/). - Sign up for local Women Techmakers events near you. - Join the conversation online with #WomenTechmakers - Invite friends and colleagues who might benefit from or contribute to these events. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of an empowering and educational experience. Let's make technology more inclusive and celebrate the achievements of women who are changing the tech landscape. See you in one of the WTM events! 💪🎉 #WomenInTech #GoogleDevelopers #GDG #WTM #DiversityInTech #TechInclusion #WomenWhoCode #WomenInSTEM

It's apparently easier to create FAKE women than to find real ones with something to say. This article about a tech event organizer who created fake women speakers to simulate diversity in his speaker lineup brought some memories to the surface for me. Here's some versions of this story that I've personally witnessed: 1. Saying "the lineup is "almost 40% women" and hoping that everyone agrees that 23 is "almost 40" 2. Putting a female moderator on a manel and calling it a day 3. Putting a female MC on an all-male two-day event and calling it a day 4. "there's so few qualified women we couldn't find a single one to be on this panel but we did find these 8 men" 5. "Let's fill up the agenda and worry about the diversity quota later" 6. "the invited country/organization nominated the speaker and we didn't feel we could say no" Time to do better, folks. #Diversity isn't optional. Thanks Jiahao Chen for bringing this article to my feed!