SHE IS AI Launches Global Benchmark Survey to Measure Women’s AI Adoption, Trust and Economic Opportunity
New Zealand, 23 February 2026
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SHE IS AI Launches 2026 Global Benchmark Survey to Measure Women’s AI Adoption and Economic Impact
SHE IS AI has announced the launch of its 2026 Global Benchmark Survey, establishing a structured evidence base to measure how women are engaging with artificial intelligence across work, business, education and daily life.
As AI adoption accelerates globally, credible data on women’s access, trust, economic participation and representation remains limited. The new benchmark survey aims to address this gap through a globally relevant, ethically designed research initiative.
The survey forms part of SHE IS AI’s 2026 Research Framework and is led by the organisation’s Advisory Council Research Committee, chaired by Nichola Quail (Insights Exchange) and Diane Herz.
The benchmark will assess:
• AI access and adoption
• Trust, safety and governance perceptions
• Economic opportunity and wealth impact
• Representation and systemic bias
Findings will inform quarterly briefings, thought leadership publications, education programmes and partner activations.
“AI represents one of the most significant economic shifts of our generation. To ensure women are not only present but influential in this transformation, we need structured, comparable data. This survey establishes the baseline for informed investment, policy and action.” says Nichola Quail, Founder and CEO of Insights Exchange
“This is about moving beyond narrative,” said Amanda Jeffs, Founder and CEO of SHE IS AI. “If women are to shape the AI economy, we must understand how they are experiencing it today.”
The organisation is inviting participation from founders, professionals, business leaders, policymakers, educators and AI users globally.
The survey takes approximately 8–10 minutes to complete and is open to global participation.
Survey link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8634272/SheIsAI-Benchmark-Research-Survey
We cannot shape what we do not measure. Understanding how women are accessing, using and shaping AI is essential to building a technology ecosystem that reflects the diversity of its users. This benchmark creates visibility where it has been missing. ~ Nichola Quail.
For media enquiries re survey, contact:
Nichola Quail
Founder & CEO, Insights Exchange
nichola@insights-exchange.com
About SHE IS AI
SHE IS AI is a global ethical AI capability platform combining research, education, community and advisory services to ensure women and under-represented voices actively shape the future of artificial intelligence.
For media enquiries re SHE IS AI, contact:
Amanda Jeffs
Founder & CEO, SHE IS AI
amanda@sheisai.ai
