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A Glossary of Common AI Terms & Concepts by Tamara Gracon , Joanna Ridgeway , Paula Fontana , Jenny Kay Pollock and Reut Lazo . Here’s a quick guide to help you stay current in the AI era. From AGI to LLM, we’ve got you covered with clear, simple definitions of the terms you’ll hear most often in today’s conversations about artificial intelligence. 📘 Download the printable version A - C Agentic AI  – AI that can set and work toward goals on its own, making decisions and ada

In early October, the WOMEN x AI Titans Tools Council an expert-led roundtable of AI builders, founders, and operators came together once again to share what’s working in their real-world workflows. This quarter, our Council tested 39 battle-tested tools , spanning everything from research copilots and meeting notetakers to AI-driven recruiters and design generators. Each tool was explored through hands-on use, uncovering what accelerates progress and what still needs human j

Community, Costumes & Claude: How AI Got Spooky This Week This weekend’s #WxAISocialSaturday was equal parts spooky, strategic, and social, thanks to our host Summer Poletti  (rhymes with spaghetti), a fractional revenue leader and GTM strategist known for transforming underperforming sales orgs and elevating women into revenue and executive roles. Summer brought her signature blend of AI-savvy and human-first leadership  to a festive Halloween-themed session full of AI art,

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — WOMEN × AI (WxAI)  launched the WOMEN × AI Podcast  to amplify the voices of women shaping the future of artificial intelligence and the movement has only grown since. What began as just two women with two computers in San Francisco has evolved into a thriving global platform, featuring founders, executives, and innovators who are building, funding, and governing the next generation of AI. A Platform for Women Defining the Future of AI AI is transforming e

Photo by Reut Lazo What does the future of law look like in an AI-powered world? That question shaped one of the most thought-provoking events of SF Tech Week. On October 7, an audience gathered at Werqwise for the Aparti.AI Salon, hosted by Anna Naidis, CPO and Co-Founder of Aparti.AI , and supported by WOMEN x AI. Reut Lazo attended and had a great time learning at the intersection of AI and legal, in community. The evening brought together legal experts, founders, and in

Photo by Jenny Kay Pollock What happens when fashion, health, and technology share the same runway? On October 10, that question came to life at Fashion × Tech: Fashion, Consumer, and Creator, a highlight of SF Tech Week 2025. Hosted in San Francisco and co-organized by WOMEN x AI, the evening gathered nearly 300 guests for a celebration of creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation at the intersection of AI and consumer culture. The Scene SF Tech Week Photo by Jenny Kay Po

Generated with Gemini This year’s SF Tech Week blurred the lines between tech, art, and community. One day we were talking about AI in law, the next about AI in style. From Wala Kasmi and Natalie Pan’s Kickoff Party on October 3 to a TechWalk in Golden Gate Park hosted by Holly Uber, Zulma Terrones, and Swagata Ashwani on October 4, the week began not with product launches but with people. Founders, investors, and creators came together to connect before the city exploded int

We’re excited to present  Joan Chepkwony , AI Engineer & Founder at  AI Sprouts Africa Group , as this week’s! Let’s dive into our interview with Joan and see how she’s using AI to create change. 1. Share your AI origin story  My journey into AI began with curiosity — and a bit of frustration. I’ve always loved how technology solves real problems, but most tools used in Africa were created elsewhere. That question — why aren’t more Africans building the tech we rely on? — pus

By Moha Shah  Venture Capital Leader | Future of Mobility, Climate, & Insurtech/Fintech | Strategy, Innovation & Digital Transformation Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) continues to make headlines as technology transforms many industries and the future of work. McKinsey’s analysis across 63 use cases in 2023 forecasted that Gen AI could add between $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion to the global economy. Big tech firms such as Google and Microsoft, and scaling Gen AI

Introduction: Why AI Belongs in the Boardroom Now Artificial intelligence isn’t just a future concern—it’s a present-day boardroom issue. From ChatGPT to AI-embedded SaaS platforms, AI is quietly transforming how companies operate, compete, and scale. Yet most private boards still lack a common language or framework to provide meaningful oversight. That’s why we created the Private Director’s AI Governance Compass . This framework helps directors cut through the hype, underst

Boards everywhere are realizing that AI isn’t just a technology topic, it’s a governance topic. The decisions being made today about...

A Community Builder at the Frontlines of AI For more than a decade in Silicon Valley, Jenny Kay Pollock navigated the tech world. Many...

We’re excited to present Ajantha Suriyanarayanan, Founder & CEO, MentalLoad - in the FemTech, ParentTech, and Mental Productivity...

We’re excited to present Anna Kovalova, CEO at Anbosoft as this week’s AI Spotlight. Let’s dive into our interview with Anna and see...

📍 Event:  FEI SF Bay Area • Sept 25, 2025 🤝 Hosted by:  FEI SF Bay Area & WOMEN x AI 🎤 Speakers:   Holly Uber, Reut Lazo, Jenny Kay...

We are thrilled to feature Kee Jones , Founder and CEO of RESET , in this week’s Women x AI Spotlight! Kee’s journey into AI is a...

How Women in AI Are Building Bold Futures—Together This past #WxAISocialSaturday, the Women x AI (WxAI) community showed once again why...

Image created with ChatGPT 5 Why AI Matters for Your Board Journey Landing a board seat is no longer just about who you know—it’s about...

This week, we are thrilled to shine the AI Spotlight  on Zaianne Sparrow , Principal Product Designer and founder of sparrowux.com . ...

Taken by Natasha Renée as part of her Featured Founders series Why Representation Matters in AI — and Who's Telling the Story In the...