Why AI is not a ‘get-out-of-jail-free’ card for talent bias

Starting last week, companies in New York City now face enforcement of a 2021 law designed to reduce bias in the hiring process when automated employment decision tools are in use. The new standard prohibits companies that have offices or employees in the city from using AI tools to decide hiring or promotion practices unless these tools have been independently audited for bias. While this regulation decisively impacts organizations with a footprint in the Big Apple, experts say all U.S. companies should pay attention. READ MORE