US government issues warning about disability discrimination caused by AI tools used for employment decisions
The US government warns of disability discrimination from AI tools in employment decisions, with the DoJ and EEOC providing guidance on preventing unlawful discrimination against people with disabilities.
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) have issued a warning that artificial intelligence (AI) tools used by employers to make employment decisions may result in unlawful discrimination against people with disabilities. The DoJ issued a guidance document providing details on the rights and responsibilities associated with the use of algorithmic decision-making tools in hiring. The EEOC released a technical assistance document outlining issues that employers have to consider to ensure that the use of technology in employment does not disadvantage workers or applicants with disabilities.
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