New York City Targets AI Use in Hiring: Anti-Bias Law Explained

New York City employers hoping to use artificial intelligence to make employment decisions must ensure these tools pass an independent audit for bias no more than one year before their implementation, under a newly-enforceable law.

The first-in-the-nation law, which goes into effect Wednesday, attempts to address the growing trend of employers using AI in hiring and promotion decisions. A 2022 survey from the Society for Human Resource Management shows that nearly one in four organizations use AI in some HR capacity, but concerns remain about whether these tools can select and screen candidates without bias.

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