I would say being more inclusive is bringing value.
There's a massive issue with women being under-represented in STEM and little things like this only further cement that.
It's casual sexism. I'm not suggesting they are intentionally hating on women.
Assuming it's a man because it's programming is fundamentally sexist.
What downsides would they be?
There's loads of options.
Plenty of science that could potentially save us if invested properly.
Lab grown meat. Carbon capture. Using said carbon capture for building materials. Nuclear fusion. Outer atmosphere energy generation. Etc.
There's also cutting back on our consumerism.
Once it gets bad enough that it affects the super rich the world's governments will miraculously and quickly act as one.