AI Making Inroads in Hiring, But Bias Concerns Spur Focus on Fairness
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59% of job seekers have noticed AI being used in hiring, while 50% have used it themselves for recruitment.
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AI has potential to reduce bias, but historical data used to train it risks perpetuating existing biases.
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Government agencies like the EEOC are focusing oversight on AI bias, while some experts recommend self-regulation.
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Vendors should be asked about customization, debiasing methods, and data privacy protections.
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Starting AI adoption in lower-risk HR processes first, like benefits enrollment, can build trust before expanding to hiring.