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Laws Companies Have to Follow When AI Hires People
When you eventually apply for a job, AI might screen your resume. Some places now have laws about that. Cool to know.
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- 1The big idea
- 2AI hiring
- 3discrimination law
- 4transparency
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Section 1
The big idea
Many companies use AI to read resumes and pick candidates. That can be unfair — AI can be biased without meaning to be. Some places now require companies to test their hiring AI for bias and tell job applicants when AI is used.
Real examples
- New York City: companies must publicly audit their AI hiring tools for bias.
- Illinois: companies must tell job applicants if AI will analyze their video interviews.
- EU: AI used in hiring is classified as 'high risk' under the AI Act.
- California: bills regularly proposed to add transparency around AI hiring.
Try it yourself
Even if you do not apply for jobs yet, look up 'AI hiring law' in your state with a grown-up. See what protections exist for job seekers in your area.
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