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Female-looking AI agents were paid less than male ones in virtual office, study finds - The Irish Times
Publisher description: Workplace gender bias may be replicated in interactions with artificial intelligence, according to research from University of Limerick
NewsAPI | Oct 5, 2026 | The Irish Times
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The study examined whether the way AI assistants are presented influences how people treat them in a workplace setting. Dr Mary Hausfeld, Assistant Professor, Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick. The male-presenting AI agent, Johan, received higher monetary rewards than the female-presenting agent, Johanna.
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