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As artificial intelligence continues to disrupt businesses, companies like Microsoft, Hexaware Technologies, Accenture, Tech Mahindra, and Capgemini are unleashing several measures to attract more women and tackle their underrepresentation in this fast-growing field. Initiatives to build this pipeline include upskilling, mentorship programmes, gamification challenges, structured internships, as well as stronger campus engagement to build future female AI practitioners.

As artificial intelligence continues to disrupt businesses, companies like Microsoft, Hexaware Technologies, Accenture, Tech Mahindra, and Capgemini are unleashing several measures to attract more women and tackle their underrepresentation in this fast-growing field. Initiatives to build this pipeline include upskilling, mentorship programmes, gamification challenges, structured internships, as well as stronger campus engagement to build future female AI practitioners.

Microsoft Chief Satya Nadella on Thursday announced the expansion of Microsofts Code Without Barriers programme to India, aiming to train 75,000 women developers by 2024.

Microsoft: "It provides support, training, and networking opportunities for female developers and coders, and those in other technical roles to contribute to inclusive economic growth, encourage innovation, and reflect the regions social makeup," the statement said.

Without naming a specific entity, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the regulatory action was driven by a “lack of compliance”.