AI hiring tools under fire in Australia for potential bias against women and minorities
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AI tools are increasingly being used in Australia for resume screening and interviews, with 1 in 3 organizations using them in hiring. But research shows these tools can reinforce biases against women and minorities.
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The lack of transparency around AI screening is problematic as candidates don't know how they are being assessed. Tests and timed video interviews feel impersonal to applicants.
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Prolonged job searches take an emotional toll, leading to "job search depression" with increased anxiety and unhealthy coping mechanisms. Brutal rejections after AI screening adds to this.
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Experts say cognitive tests are not new in hiring, but candidate videos analyzed by AI to rank applicants is concerning. Programming biases into AI can lead to unfair outcomes.
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Jobseekers should focus on concise, accurate applications targeted to the role. But they should also be careful of their online footprint which AI reviews.
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