Artificial Intelligence (AI) hiring algorithms have revolutionized the recruitment landscape, with an increasing number of companies, including Fortune 500 entities, incorporating them into their hiring processes. While these algorithms aim to streamline recruitment, their implementation brings to light underlying biases present in the data they are trained on. This poses significant challenges, especially for individuals facing discrimination in employment, such as those with disabilities.
Recently, significant strides have been made in New York City to combat discriminatory practices in hiring. The passage of the Automated Employment Decision Tool Act signifies a proactive approach towards addressing biases in AI-driven recruitment. This legislation mandates companies to undergo audits evaluating biases related to sex, race-ethnicity, and intersectional categories in their AI-based recruitment processes. However, the oversight in not including disability in the assessment categories highlights the reluctance to tackle algorithmic biases concerning disabled applicants.
The issue goes beyond enforcement and regulatory standards to the very core of AI algorithms‘ resistance to change. These algorithms, driven by patterns in training data, often lead to biased outcomes that disproportionately impact disabled individuals seeking job opportunities. The current strategy of merely augmenting disabled profiles in training models falls short in addressing the diverse spectrum of disabilities and the inherent rigidity of AI algorithms.
Disabled applicants often face undervaluation from both human recruiters and AI tools due to their deviation from conventional qualification standards. These standards, while intended to predict future success, fail to correlate with actual job performance. This discrepancy is evident in scenarios where individuals with chronic illnesses struggle to secure interviews. Unlike human recruiters who can exercise discretion and accommodate the needs stipulated by the Americans with Disabilities Act, AI tools adhere to discriminatory benchmarks.
Furthermore, AI hiring tools not only automate contraventions of the Americans with Disabilities Act but also introduce novel forms of scrutiny and discrimination. By evaluating applicants based on factors like video game performance or behavior in recordings, these tools overlook the unique challenges faced by disabled individuals. Factors such as video analysis technology struggling to recognize non-white or disabled faces highlight the limitations AI tools impose. Additionally, misinterpretations of mental capacities and emotions perpetuate discrimination within the recruitment process.
While efforts to mitigate biases through audits are commendable, they are insufficient in eliminating deeply ingrained algorithmic biases. Achieving fairness and combatting employment discrimination requires a holistic approach that transcends mere auditing. Consideration should be given to banning the use of AI hiring tools for personnel decisions, disrupting the perpetuation of biases within recruitment processes.
It is imperative for policymakers in New York to prioritize abolishing AI hiring tools rather than offering superficial solutions. By evading the necessity for a ban, policymakers inadvertently prolong AI-driven discriminatory practices, particularly affecting disabled job seekers. The time has come for lawmakers to enforce accountability among companies and emphasize the equitable treatment of all applicants.
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