Law Firms Fill Void Left by Lawmakers in AI Discrimination Space

Companies increasingly are turning to artificial intelligence tools to ease the recruitment and hiring process. Some attorneys claim that while these tools seem helpful, they’re just as biased as the people who design them. Employers could be exposed to claims of discrimination as a result.

Lawyers Step Up: Management firms have stepped up efforts to combat these biases by forming practice groups or informing themselves on potential issues. Cases alleging discrimination as a result of these tools haven’t made their way to court yet, but workers have filed charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Regulatory Inaction: Lawmakers have done ...