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Worrying About Sycophantism: Why I Again Tweaked the Custom GPT ‘Panel of AI Experts for Lawyers’ to Add More Barriers Against...

I continue to be troubled about AI Sycophantism. What is that? The tendency of generative AI to agree with the user, to respond in a way that is aligned with the user’s biases, errors and hallucinations. In other words, the...more

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Emerging Theories of Liability in the Internet of Things Era

The Internet of Things (“IoT”) has ushered in a new era of connectivity and convenience, but with it comes a host of legal issues and emerging theories of liability. As IoT devices become increasingly ubiquitous in our daily...more

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Navigating the Future: Medicare Advantage Plan Rules on the Use of Artificial Intelligence

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The use of technology in healthcare services and payment for healthcare is evolving at an unprecedented pace, reshaping how medical services are delivered, managed, and paid for. The use of artificial intelligence systems...more

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Equal Pay Named in EEOC Targeted Priorities

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken another step toward achieving its goal of equal pay and eliminating discrimination. EEOC objectives for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 are highlighted in its...more

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Hourly Hiring Software: Leveraging Data for Smarter Decisions in 2024

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In a world where data reigns supreme, businesses are revolutionizing their recruitment processes with the help of hourly hiring software. Gone are the days of sifting through resumes and conducting endless interviews. Now,...more

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EEOC Settles Over Recruiting Software in Possible First Ever AI-related Case

On September 8, 2023, federal court approved a consent decree from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) with iTutorGroup Inc. and its affiliates (“iTutor”) over alleged age discrimination in hiring, stemming...more

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How Much Does the EEOC and iTutorGroup Settlement Really Implicate Algorithmic Bias?—Four Notable Points for Employers

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On August 9, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and iTutorGroup, Inc. and related companies (collectively, “iTutorGroup”) filed a joint notice of settlement  and a request for approval and...more

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EEOC Inks First-Ever AI-Based Antidiscrimination Settlement

On August 9, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and iTutorGroup, Inc. filed a joint notice of settlement and consent decree announcing the settlement of a discrimination in hiring lawsuit. This...more

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5 Questions with Ben Handel: The Use of Algorithms in Healthcare

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We interview Professor Ben Handel of the University of California, Berkeley to gain his insights into the benefits, concerns of bias, and potential for the use of  algorithms in healthcare. You have been studying the use of...more

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AI in HR: Can You Trust Your Pay Equity Software Provider?

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EEOC Title VII guidance released last month highlighted the need for employers to partner with a trusted pay equity software provider. The technical assistance document outlined the application of Title VII of the Civil...more

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The EEOC Continues to Push Enforcement of Anti-Discrimination Laws In Relation to Employers’ Use of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”)...

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On March 23, 2023, the EEOC announced a conciliation agreement with DHI Group, Inc. (“DHI”)—a company that operates a job-search website (Dice.com) for technology professionals. The conciliation arose out of multiple...more

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Employers and Developers Must Collaborate to Prevent Screen Outs of Candidates with Disabilities

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This blog focuses on the EEOC’s Technical Guidance on Artificial Intelligence and the ADA and the issue of “Screen Out.” Specifically, what Automated Employment Decision Making Tool (AEDT) developers and employers use to...more

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New York City Mandates AI Bias Analysis

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Businesses have become increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with hiring, promotion, and other employment-related tasks. These tools are facing increased scrutiny from regulators, especially in New...more

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NYC Law Restricting Use of AI in Hiring Takes Effect in January: Are You Ready?

Last year, the New York City Council passed Local Law Int. No. 1894-A, which amended the City’s administrative code to afford new protections to employees during the hiring and promotion processes. The law protects those...more

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Kangaroo Court: Understanding the Digital Challenge

The world is seeing major advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics, and novel applications in healthcare, education, transportation, e-commerce, and defense, among other areas. These algorithms are...more

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About Face: Algorithm Bias and Damage Control

As research continues to prove that AI is not an impartial arbiter of who’s who (or who’s what), various mechanisms are being devised to mitigate the collateral damage from facial recognition software....more

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That is SO last week - August 2015 #4

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We’ve been talking potential bias in big data for some time now, and last week’s news was full of concerns about just that. The New York Times Upshot Blog interviewed a Microsoft computer scientist on the subject; NBC News...more

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