Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the nature of how people work; however, people have different opinions of the risk and reward of using AI technology. According to a recent study conducted by Beatrice Magistro and her co-authors at Northeastern University, compared to men, women are more likely to view AI (specifically generative AI) as risky. Using large survey samples from the U.S. and Canada, this research also identifies risk exposure and tolerance as possible contributing factors to this gender gap. Magistro and her team sought to determine why women tended to be more cautious than men toward new technologies. Previous studies about automation indicated that a significant percentage of respondents (approximately half) expressed caution or concern about new technologies. This research proposes that a person’s exposure to risk and tolerance for risk are essential components of understanding their feelings about the uncertainty of using new technologies. As AI continues to be adopted by more organizations, the potential benefits associated with AI, such as improved productivity and increased intelligence, are countered by significant risks, including job …