I am a rights activist, committed to social inclusion and gender equality projects, with extensive institutional experience. A former regional councilor, I have worked to improve access to civil rights and promote equality in Piedmont, focusing in particular on the fight against gender-based violence and supporting women and migrants.
I am part of the Digital Communities and Territories research group at the University’s Department of Computer Science.
I felt the need to share how I am trying to put into practice the goal of reducing inequalities, particularly the gender gap, thanks primarily to technology, by sharing and engaging with those interested in this journey.
And here I am with a new website that looks to the future.
Accessibility isn't a favor. It's a right
AI and gender equality: I'm now a traveling communicator
Gender equality cannot be built in watertight compartments
Gender equality needs a global community
Accessibility isn't a favor. It's a right
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Monica Cerutti: Gender Equality and Digital Innovation
Where Innovation
meets Equality
Technology embraces
inclusion
Cambiare la forma del tavolo
My new book is out
How artificial intelligence could advance or undermine gender equality
I’m pleased to share the publication of my book, Cambiare la forma del tavolo. It brings together two subjects that have been central to my work for years: technological innovation and gender equality.
Drawing on personal experiences, reflections and real-world examples, I wanted to explore a question I believe is crucial: will artificial intelligence help us build a fairer society, or will it deepen existing inequalities?
With this book, I hope to encourage a broader conversation about the future of technology and why having a seat at the table is not enough. We need to change the shape of the table itself.
With a foreword by Elena Bascone.
Thematic Areas
My work spans different fields, all connected by a strong focus on rights, participation, and social and technological change.
In these areas, I therefore bring together projects, activities, and reflections on gender equality, UN Women Italy, digital communities, intergenerational relations, the commons, and sustainability.
Artificial Intelligence,
Society and Rights
Society and Rights
Artificial intelligence is not just a technological issue. It is changing the way we work, learn, communicate, and make decisions. This is why it must be governed with careful attention to rights, transparency, and inequality.
I was already exploring these issues in my 1991 university thesis, which focused on algorithms for truth maintenance systems. Today, I return to them with a specific question: how can we use artificial intelligence to reduce inequalities, starting with the gender gap, rather than reproduce them?
In this section, I bring together analyses and projects on governance, digital skills, work, and responsible innovation.
Why I Believe
in What I Do
in What I Do
I deeply believe in the value of what I do, as my desire is to generate a real and positive impact on people’s lives and communities. I am driven by the conviction that inclusion and equality are not just ideals, but concrete tools for building a more equal and just society. I hope that every project and every initiative I undertake is a step toward this goal, and this is the motivation that drives me every day to give my best.
I felt the usefulness of my commitment by personally knowing women who were able to take advantage of the support measures provided by the regional law that I promoted to combat gender violence, as well as more recently as a tutor of the girls who attended one of the editions of the AIxGirls project, to give two very concrete examples.
Recent articles
Insights, contributions, and reflections on gender equality, artificial intelligence, digital communities, and social innovation.
Contact Monica Cerutti
For information, collaboration proposals, or to learn more about any of the topics I work on, you can contact me using this form.
Expert in digital and social innovation, gender policies, and institutional relations – Co-founder and board member of UN Women Italy – Women in AI Ambassador for Italy – Donne 4.0 Ambassador – Human rights activist
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