In celebration of International Women’s Day, a chatbot that answers questions on workplace misconduct is now free for all to use.

The AI chatbot allows individuals to easily find out if they have been victims of workplace sexual harassment, discrimination, racism and more.

Trained on the UK Equality Act, workers can ask questions like: 'My boss keeps making lewd comments when I’m alone in his office. Is this sexual harassment?'

In a move that celebrates the spirit of International Women's Day 2024, tech-for-good company, SaferSpace has now made available its chatbot, trained on the UK’s Equality Act - free for everyone to access on their website.

In the UK:

• 58 per cent of women have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. (Source: TUC)

• On campus, 68 per cent of students have suffered harassment. (Source: NUS)

• But… 79 per cent of victims don't report it – that’s 8 out of 10 people! (Source: Fawcett Society)

SaferSpace co-founder Ruth Sparkes explained: “These are shocking figures; we should all be appalled by them. There are various reasons why victims don’t report when they have suffered misconduct at work, but one of the main reasons is that victims are often unsure that what they’ve experienced actually constitutes a complaint – our chatbot can answer their questions.”

Originally the chatbot was created to be part of the SaferSpace app, that employers licence to benefit their staff, but the app’s two founders have decided to make the chatbot part of the app free for everyone to use.

Ruth said: “It’s time to break the silence.”

Aligning with this year's theme of "Inspiring Inclusion," the chatbot is designed to help answer questions on workplace misconduct readily accessible to all.

Sunita Gordon, SaferSpace’s other co-founder said: “What we’re trying to do is to promote a culture of safety and equality in the workplace.

"We believe that technology can and should be used for social good. By making our chatbot freely accessible, we hope to inspire positive change and support the movement towards greater inclusion across all sectors."

The chatbot is available to anyone with internet access, requiring no subscription or payment. Users simply need to click the ‘thumbs up’ chatbot icon on the SaferSpace website to start their enquiry.

This accessibility ensures that all organisations, and employees from all backgrounds can benefit from the tool, aligning with the spirit of inclusivity that International Women's Day celebrates.

SaferSpace's initiative is particularly timely, reflecting a growing recognition of the challenges women face in the workplace, from discrimination and harassment to unequal pay and opportunities for advancement.

By providing a resource that is both easy to use and informative, SaferSpace aims to help individuals to advocate for themselves and for others.

As we celebrate International Women's Day, SaferSpace invites individuals and organisations alike to explore the capabilities of their new chatbot and join them in their mission to promote worker protection, inclusion, and equality.