Googler laments Grace Hopper cancellation: billions for AI but not for women in tech
marilynika · x · 2026-10-24
- Google engineer marilynika says she's heartbroken about the Grace Hopper Celebration being canceled: she attended 5+ times, and speaking there meant multiple review rounds and the honor of representing Google on stage.
- Her take: the industry is pouring billions into AI but can't sustain one of the biggest gatherings of women in tech.
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