SurveyMonkey

AI Gender Gap: Women Skeptical, Men Embrace Technology

CNBC’s 5th annual SurveyMonkey Women at Work survey (Feb. 10–16, 2026; 6,330 respondents) finds a measurable gender gap in attitudes and usage of artificial intelligence at work. Men are more likely than women to view AI as a valuable collaborator (69% vs. 61%) and to use AI frequently (14% of men use AI multiple times a day vs. 9% of women). Half of women say using AI at work “feels like cheating,” compared with 43% of men, and 64% of women report never using AI at work versus 55% of men. The report cites corporate adoption examples — JPMorgan Chase says nearly two‑thirds of its workforce uses an internal LLM — and includes commentary from LeanIn.Org founder Sheryl Sandberg warning that differential AI uptake could widen career gaps for women.

Bill Gurley: Embrace Risk for Career Success!

Bill Gurley, formerly a general partner at Benchmark, has published a book titled Runnin’ Down a Dream and is launching the Running Down a Dream Foundation. The book argues that pursuing passion is a competitive career strategy, especially as AI reshapes work, and highlights research with Wharton showing roughly 60% of people would choose their careers differently if they could start over. Gurley plans for the foundation to award 100 annual grants of $5,000 to help people take career risks. In the interview he discusses regulatory capture concerns around AI regulation, his view that intense work cultures can be productive for founders, mentorship strategies, and how AI can amplify individuals who deliberately craft unique career paths. The conversation was published by TechCrunch and ties to a forthcoming StrictlyVC Download podcast episode.

Mastering Scalable Personalization on Facebook's Platforms

Facebook's article discusses how brands can achieve personalization at scale across Facebook's family of platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp) by using its Marketing API and partner ecosystem. It notes that over 2.7 billion people use these platforms monthly and that 74% of marketing leaders struggle to scale personalization (Gartner 2018). The piece highlights strategies such as using 1-to-1 message formats (including Messenger automation to generate and nurture leads), integrating lead data with CRM, and leveraging API-driven automation to tailor ad experiences across the funnel. It also describes four campaign areas: automated ad management, creative versioning and targeting rules, audience identification/retargeting with CRM data, and real-time bid and spend adjustments. Facebook Marketing Partners can assist with campaign management, measurement, and creative production, supported by the Partner Directory and badges.