Ardra Manasi

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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Ardra Manasi is a leading voice at the critical intersection of gender studies and artificial intelligence, investigating how technological systems both reflect and amplify societal biases. Her most-cited work, "Mirroring the bias: gender and artificial intelligence" (2022, 72 citations), is a landmark commentary that dissects the gendered impacts of AI in the post-COVID landscape of accelerated digitization. In this influential piece, Manasi argues that AI systems are not neutral tools but mirrors that reproduce and entrench existing gender inequalities, particularly at the intersections of science and technology. Her research goes beyond critique, offering a framework for understanding how algorithmic decision-making in hiring, healthcare, and governance can perpetuate discrimination against women and non-binary individuals. By bridging feminist theory with technical analysis, Manasi has become an essential resource for policymakers, technologists, and scholars seeking to build more equitable AI systems. Her work is frequently cited in discussions on algorithmic fairness and responsible innovation, establishing her as a pivotal figure in the movement to ensure that the digital future serves all of humanity, not just its most privileged members.