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Illinois Prohibits Discriminatory Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decisions

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On August 9, 2024, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed HB 3773 into law, amending the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) to expressly regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for employment decisions....more

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An Oxymoron or a Road Map? US Department of Labor’s Artificial Intelligence and Worker Well-Being

The Department of Labor's (DOL) May 16, 2024 guidance, Artificial Intelligence and Worker Well-Being: Principles for Developers and Employers, published in response to the mandates of Executive Order 14110 (EO 14110)...more

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California Proposes New Legislation Prohibiting Algorithmic Discrimination in the Workplace

Algorithmic discrimination continues to be a focal point of concern, as evidenced by recent legislation introduced in California which, if passed into law, will require employers who use automated decision tools to make...more

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Federal Agencies Take Sweeping Action on AI in Accordance with AI EO — AI: The Washington Report (Part 2 of 2)

President Joe Biden’s October 2023 Executive Order on AI directed agencies to institute a significant number of actions on AI. On April 29, 2024, the White House announced that federal agencies had completed “all of the...more

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Posted Text of EU AI Act Demonstrates Momentum Towards Final Adoption

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The draft text of the EU AI Act has been unofficially posted online, showing that there has been significant momentum towards the Act’s final passage. Under the posted draft of the Act, the provisions...more

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Discrimination and bias in AI recruitment: a case study

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Barely a day goes by without the media reporting the potential benefits of or threats from AI. One of the common concerns is the propensity of AI systems to return biased or discriminatory outcomes. By working through a case...more

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Vulnerable Populations in the Workforce

AI will impact a broader range of professions than automation alone, ranging across various job types. Employers should work to ensure that the use of AI in the workplace does not exacerbate existing barriers to access...more

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AI Credibility Judgment Tool Prompts Lawsuit Over Lie Detector Use

A number of vendors are promoting artificial intelligence-based software for use in applicant screening and hiring. These tools promise to automate parts of the hiring process and to streamline the review of applicant...more

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The Buck Stops with You: Artificial Intelligence, Employment, & Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

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The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace - Computers are nothing short of marvelous, if not yet conscious. They represent the apogee of modern life, and perhaps more specifically, modern American life: the quest...more

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More Details Emerge about the “No Robot Bosses Act”: Congress’s Latest Effort to Regulate Automated Systems and Artificial...

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After releasing an initial two-page “fact sheet,” Congress publicly posted the bill text of the No Robot Bosses Act (the “Proposed Act”), detailing proposed federal guardrails for use of automated decision-making systems in...more

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EEOC Files for Consent Decree Settlement in AI Discrimination Case

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has ramped-up enforcement and guidance in recent months over employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI). On May 18, 2023, as part of its Artificial Intelligence and...more

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The No Robot Bosses Act Aims to Regulate Workplace AI

On July 20, 2023, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced the “No Robot Bosses Act.”  Other than bringing to mind a catchy title for a dystopic science fiction novel, the bill aims to regulate the...more

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EEOC Issues Guidance on Assessing AI Employment Tools Under Title VII

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Key Point: The EEOC released guidance to employers on how to assess adverse impacts when using artificial intelligence (AI) in the employment decision-making process. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)...more

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New York City Releases New Guidance on Law Regulating Use of Automated Employment Decision-Making Tools

On June 29, 2023, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) issued new guidance on the enforcement of the city’s law regulating the use of automated employment decision tools (AEDTs) ahead of the...more

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NY AI Laws Going Live Next Month

New York’s Local Law 144 of 2021 will finally go into effect on July 5, 2023, after several delays. As we previously discussed, the law requires employers to provide candidates for employment and promotion with notice about...more

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EEOC Warns Against the Potential Adverse Impact of Artificial Intelligence

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued a resource outlining potential liability under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) for employers who utilize algorithmic decision-making...more

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EEOC Reminds Employers That Automated Decision-Making Systems Might Discriminate

Guidance explains the "four-fifths rule" to determine whether tools for hiring and promotion might result in a disparate/adverse impact on a protected class - Last week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)...more

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EEOC Releases New Resource on Artificial Intelligence and Title VII

WASHINGTON – Today the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a technical assistance document, “Assessing Adverse Impact in Software, Algorithms, and Artificial Intelligence Used in Employment Selection...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (May 8, 2023)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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Federal Agencies Issue Joint Statement on Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace

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The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and three other federal agencies issued a joint statement vowing to use existing laws to protect employees and the general public from discrimination and bias...more

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Regulation of AI – the Path Ahead

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Last week, a joint statement was issued by four federal agencies expressing their apprehension regarding the use of AI for discriminatory or anticompetitive purposes and outlining their plans for regulation. This comes on the...more

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Government Agencies Join Forces Against Bias and Discrimination in AI

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On April 25, 2023, four federal government agencies released a joint statement announcing their resolve against bias and discrimination in automated systems and artificial intelligence (AI). Together, the Consumer Financial...more

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AI Has Captured the Attention of the U.S. Public—and Federal Enforcers

Four federal agencies issued a unique Joint Statement this week on enforcement priorities related to “automated systems,” including artificial intelligence (AI). The short, three-page statement reiterated several actions or...more

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Federal Agencies Make Statement on Discrimination & Bias in Automated Systems

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Federal leaders, including Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Chair Burrows, U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director...more

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Employers Beware: “There is No AI Exemption to the Laws on the Books”… 4 Steps to Consider When Using AI in the Workplace

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Given the myriad ways artificial intelligence is now being used to streamline business processes, it’s no surprise that federal agencies are scrutinizing potential employment-related biases that can arise from using AI and...more

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