ANALYSIS: First AI Bias Settlement With EEOC Spotlights Pitfalls

Using artificial intelligence in recruitment can be a risky proposition. The first EEOC settlement over AI bias in hiring highlights how employers should carefully review the questions these tools are asking to ensure that they don’t discriminate against protected classes.

The case, which settled in August via a consent decree for $365,000, alleged that iTutorGroup used an AI tool that rejected male applicants over the age of 60 and females over 55. While the defendants denied these allegations, this case serves as a reminder that allegedly discriminatory decisions by hiring tools—regardless of employer intention—can lead to costly legal action. ...