EEOC, DOJ, CFPB, and FTC raised concerns with growing use of artificial intelligence and automated decision making particularly in employment related decisions. A number of state and local jurisdictions, including Illinois and New York City, have also implemented regulations.
Workplace artificial intelligence tools have matured from novel to mainstream. Legislators, administrative agencies have taken note and are examining, regulating these tools, with primary goal of ensuring they do not violate federal, state workplace discrimination laws.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released a technical assistance document TAD about technology and disability discrimination.DOJ recommends that employers test technologies they intend to use and consider reasonable accommodations they can provide.