Kuala Lumpur: Artificial intelligence (AI) could become “best friend you never imagined,” according to experts at the AI forum focused on women.
Chen Yanling, founder of China-based AI Psychological Consulting Service Scietrain, said technology is increasingly being used to support women, particularly working mothers, in the management of emotional and mental health.
“Women are often expected to take on the role of caregivers, and AI applications have now helped them address these challenges,” she said.
Chen pointed out that factors such as pregnancy, menstruation, menopause and parenting pressures make them twice as likely to experience depression as women.
AI could play a key role in providing timely interventions, she said.
“For example, if a child expresses a very dark idea, our system can trigger alerts by detecting the exact time and date of the statement, allowing parents and counselors to respond quickly,” Chen said yesterday at the “AI & Girlfriend: Women's Smart Women Empowerment” forum.
However, Chen stressed that AI should not be seen as an alternative to counselors, but as a bridge for those who do not have access to professional support.
“Some people have designed digital companions to simulate the presence of deceased parents. In the US, long-distance truck drivers use AI peers to ease the loneliness of a lonely journey,” she added.
Trainer Vanne Yat shared that AI can simplify women's daily lives, from housework to family planning.
“You're so tired of thinking about what to cook. Open the fridge and ask the AI what kind of dishes you can make with the ingredients you have.
“Women are already superwomen. We can multitask in a short time and do a lot. Along with AI, women can fly!” she said.
Yat described AI as a “second brain” that helps women deal with multiple roles, from managing schedules and finances to researching children and planning family trips.
“AI is not just a tool, it's a partner that can help women realize their dreams. It offers even more personalized and empathetic support, while accelerating gender equality in the workplace and beyond,” she said.
Business Intelligence Consultant Chang Yun Yao said AI and data analytics can enhance the efficiency and decision-making of organizations, including the Wanita MCA itself.
“AI is like the engine that drives us forward. AI-powered business intelligence can filter and visualize data, giving leaders clear insights to make better decisions,” she said.
Chang pointed out that AI can streamline the internal operations of the Wanita MCA, from member data collection and profiling demographics to planning activities and generating reports.
She said AI tools can also promote events, design promotional materials, analyze feedback research and create attendance records.
“By adopting AI, the Wanita MCA can expand its influence and build a stronger community through content creation, video scripting and public opinion analysis,” she said.
Chang urged female leaders to gradually adopt AI. We started by collecting historical data and started with familiar tools and experimented with the platform to analyze and visualize information.
“In the age of AI, the most important thing isn't technology itself, but the ability to judge and ask the right questions.
“If you're willing to engage with the data and understand it, you'll have the advantage of finding the problem and solving it before others,” she added.
