Auditors are testing hiring algorithms for bias, but there’s no easy fix
Concept by Muhabit ul haq
Synopsis
Several companies are using AI-based hiring tools to manage job applications. However, some of these tools inadvertently produce biased results, highlighting the need for more transparency and regulation. AI audits offer a solution, but their abilities remain unproven. At best, they can give an incomplete picture, and at worst, they could help companies hide problematic practices behind an auditor’s approval.
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