Posted 12/22/2023, 8:00:00 AM
EEOC Commissioner Warns of AI's Ability to Scale Bias, Pushes for More Transparency and Guidance Around Use of Hiring Algorithms
- EEOC Commissioner Keith Sonderling sees AI as a major issue due to its ability to scale bias and discrimination in hiring
- Sonderling has made it his mission to get the EEOC and employers prepared to deal with AI and civil rights issues
- He emphasizes that existing laws still apply to AI, but the EEOC may need more resources to keep up with the technology
- Transparency around use of AI tools could help, but currently job applicants likely can't tell if they were rejected due to an algorithm
- Sonderling believes all agencies should issue guidance on AI to encourage compliance and prevent legal violations before they occur