We Surveyed 634 Women Who Work in Tech. They Let Loose

We Surveyed 634 Women Who Work in Tech. They Let Loose | WIREDSkip to main contentTHE WIRED APP IS HEREDOWNLOAD NOW »MenuWIREDSECURITYPOLITICSTHE BIG STORYBUSINESSSCIENCECULTUREREVIEWSMenuWIREDAccountAccountNewslettersSecurityPoliticsThe Big StoryBusinessScienceCultureReviewsChevronMoreExpandThe Big InterviewMagazineEventsWIRED InsiderWIRED ConsultingNewslettersPodcastsVideoLivestreamsWIRED StoreSearchSearchBusinessWe Surveyed 634 Women Who Work in Tech. They Let LooseExecutives happily automating their days with AI. New hires confronting bro culture. Women in tech have a lot to say—and they told it all to WIRED.Sandra UpsonSep 21, 2026 6:00 AMCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this story CommentsBack to topJoin the discussionCommentsBack to topTriangleWIRED WomenWomen Still Face Too Much Bullshit—in Silicon Valley and BeyondA College Girl Was Exploited on Camera. 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