W3C should standardize cookie policy banners, and popups. This monstrosity of a feature should have always been a browser feature, not a burden for web developers.
No, it doesn't. It means "ask an engineer", and every engineer should know that due to lack of specificity the term does not exclude female engineers. Would you also imply that "ask a doctor" means "ask a male doctor"? What about "ask a nurse" or "ask a teacher"?