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    AI reveals even more about Hollywood gender bias

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    Chris Ip
    Chris Ip
    03.11.2018

    Here's what we know about how women are portrayed in Hollywood cinema: Male characters speak far more often than female ones. Men talk more about achievement, whereas women tend towards positive and emotional language. The majority of best picture winners at the Oscars since 1929 fail to pass the Bechdel test. AI analysis of characters' personalities from StoryFit tells us more: Women are portrayed as very agreeable -- compassionate but not strong-willed. They're low on neuroticism (making them cool-headed but not expressive) and openness (guarded and not a rule-breaker). And their personalities onscreen demonstrate less range than men.