New research from North America’s leading digital networking platform, Monday Girl, reveals that while 64 per cent of Canadians used AI in the past year, women are significantly more likely than men to worry about potential negative consequences at work, with 46 per cent expressing concern compared with 40 per cent of men. The report also finds a notable gender confidence gap: only 36 per cent of women feel confident using AI tools, compared with 52 per cent of men.

The 2026 Women and AI in the Workplace Report also reveals:

Six in ten Canadians report using AI in the past year (64 per cent), with men using it more than women (68 per cent vs. 61 per cent).

Of those who use AI in their jobs, over 4 in 10 women are concerned about facing negative consequences from using AI (46 per cent), versus only 40 per cent of men.

Even greater concern exists among Gen Z (53 per cent).

Only 36 per cent of women feel confident using AI tools, and 39 per cent feel comfortable, compared with 52 per cent and 53 per cent of men, respectively.

Confidence declines among Canadians over 55+ (30 per cent, 35 per cent).

47 per cent of women feel intimidated by AI tools, versus only 33 per cent of males.

45 per cent of women feel confused when using AI tools, versus only 37 per cent of males.

The findings show that women approach technology in the workplace differently than men and point to the need for better support, training, and resources to help everyone feel confident using new technology.

“Women aren't lacking ability; they're lacking access. Access to tools, training, and environments where they're encouraged to experiment and take risks. These findings confirm what we've heard from our community for years,” said Rachel Wong and Istiana Bestari, co-founders of Monday Girl. “We built Monday Girl because we needed it ourselves, and the Toronto Summit exists for the same reason. It's where the conversation gets real, the connections stick, and women leave genuinely better equipped to go after what they want.”