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Open Source: AI Hiring Models are Weighted Toward Male Candidates, Study Finds

Open‑source hiring models frequently favor male candidates over equally qualified female applicants, especially for higher-paying roles, reflecting traditional gender stereotypes in the training data. Callback rates for women varied widely across models (from about 1 percent to over 80 percent), with most exhibiting occupational segregation and systematic disadvantage for women. These biases stem from reinforcement […]

McDonalds Serves Up Super Size AI Botch with a ‘McHire’ Platform that Allowed Admin Access to 64 million Candidate Chats with the Username and Password ‘123456’

McDonald’s AI hiring chatbot McHire, powered by Paradox.ai’s “Olivia,” trapped one applicant in an endless loop when they tried applying to two locations, always redirecting them back without completing the process. Multiple Reddit users report scheduling interviews through the bot only to arrive at stores that weren’t hiring or never received actual recruiter confirmation. The […]

‘Making Me Go Insane’: McDonald’s Job Seeker Asks One Question. Then the AI Chatbot Goes Haywire

A Reddit user shared a frustrating experience with McDonald’s AI hiring chatbot, McHire, which became stuck in a loop when attempting to apply to two different locations. Despite confirming the possibility, the bot redirected back to the same conversation without allowing further progress. This incident highlights the limitations of AI in handling nuanced tasks and […]

Flood of AI-generated Resumes Causes Chaos for Recruiters, who Resort to AI to Screen Them

Recruiters are overwhelmed by a surge of AI-generated resumes, with platforms like LinkedIn processing 11,000 applications per minute, a 45 percent increase from the previous year. While AI tools can assist in tailoring resumes, many submissions lack personal nuance, featuring repetitive buzzwords and vague corporate jargon. This influx has led employers to implement stricter vetting […]

Employers Warned as AI Drives Rise in CV Fraud

A significant rise in CV fraud linked to AI tools has been reported across UK businesses. According to research by Hedd, 67 percent of large companies have observed an increase in job application fraud, attributing it to AI tools used to enhance or fabricate experience or qualifications. Nearly half (45 percent) of large companies discovered […]

AI Job Filters Push White Guys to the Bottom of Applicants

New research reveals that many AI-powered resume screening tools used by major employers exhibit built‑in bias, favoring Black candidates and women over white men by up to 12 percent, and sometimes by as much as 25 to 50 percent in controlled testing. Even when resumes are identical except for names or cultural indicators (like alma […]

New Study Shows AI Resume Screeners Prefer White Male Candidates: Your 5-Step Blueprint to Prevent AI Discrimination in Hiring

According to a University of Washington Information School study, AI resume screening may inadvertently replicate existing biases against certain demographics, leading to discriminatory hiring practices. A few best practices employers can add to avoid AI discrimination in hiring include regularly auditing AI models for bias, considering data transparency and fairness, avoiding over-reliance on automated decisions, […]

Department of Labor Releases Principles and Best Practices for the Use of Artificial Intelligence to the Workplace

The Department of Labor has released guidance, entitled “Artificial Intelligence and Worker Well-Being: Principles and Best Practices for Developers and Employers,” which outlines the implementation of AI and AI-related policies in ways to enhance work product while protecting workers. The DOL has highlighted several principles for employers and AI developers to apply when developing and […]

CFPB Advises Employers to Comply with the FCRA When Using AI-Powered Employee Monitoring Reports

Employers that purchase or use certain reports generated about current or prospective employees are required to comply with various requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued Circular 2024-06, which describes various types of reports generated and sold by third parties to employers that often use AI-powered models.

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Employers and Vendors Have FCRA Obligations When Using Workplace AI Tools: Your Step-by-Step Compliance Guide

The government recently reminded employers and vendors that they have obligations when it comes to the use of workplace-related AI tools – and your business may need to update its practices in order to comply. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) October 24 Circular reminds employers that their obligations under the federal Fair Credit Reporting […]