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"Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are rapidly transforming the world of work
– not least, the process of hiring, managing and promoting employees.
According to the most recent
Responsible AI Index, 62% of Australian
organisations used AI in recruitment “moderately” or “extensively” in 2024.
Many of these systems classify, rank and score applicants, evaluating their
personality, behaviour or abilities. They decide – or help a recruiter decide –
who moves to the next stage in a hiring process and who does not.
But such systems pose distinct and novel risks of discrimination. They operate
at a speed and scale that cannot be replicated by a human recruiter. Job
seekers may not know they are being assessed by AI and the decisions of these
systems are inscrutable.
My research study examined this problem in detail.
I found the use of AI systems by employers in recruitment – for CV screening,
assessment and video interviewing – poses serious risks of discrimination for
women, older workers, job seekers with disability and those who speak English
with an accent. Legal regulation is yet to catch up."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
