Empowering the Margins: Evaluating Artificial Intelligence as a Catalyst for Women's Socio-Economic Inclusion in Malaysia

Author(s)	Ms. Krishna Vani Veeran, Prof. Siri Roland Xavier
Country	Malaysia
Abstract	This article analyses how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can empower women in Malaysia, using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Amartya Sen’s Capability Approach. To better understand the matter, the research looks at 400 women across urban and rural analyses how views on AI’s usefulness and how ease to use relate to their involvement in the economy, becoming entrepreneurs, leading roles and financial access. It has been establish that digital upskilling, microfinance and AI-enabled classes are promising, but there are still challenges such as being digital illiterate, bias in algorithms and poor systems, mostly in rural areas. It recommends supporting women in AI by implementing inclusive policies, ensuring digital literacy is available for everyone and promoting good ethics in AI. The author contributes further discussion by exploring the positive and negative aspects of AI in digital economy settings for women and men in Southeast Asia.
Keywords	Artificial Intelligence, Women’s Empowerment, Digital Inclusion
Field	Computer > Artificial Intelligence / Simulation / Virtual Reality
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-06-03
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.46749
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9m276

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