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Everything’s bigger in Texas, except the scope of its new AI law

HR Brew

In some ways, the Texas law mirrors other notable AI legislation in its scope, including the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act , which prohibits algorithmic discrimination and the EU AI Act. Additionally, the measure creates a sandbox program allowing developers to create and test AI systems in a safer environment before going public.

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10 Things to Include in Your Artificial Intelligence Policy

HR Bartender

This includes specifying which employees, departments, and AI systems are covered by the policy. Ethical Guidelines : Establish a commitment to ethical AI usage, including beneficence, fairness, transparency, accountability, non-maleficence, and non-discrimination. Require regular audits of AI systems to identify and mitigate biases.

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Civil rights groups want businesses to reaffirm commitment to DE&I as programs come under attack

HR Brew

By abandoning DE&I programs, companies are putting politics in front of employees, and workers could be exposed to discrimination. Perez said companies that opt out of the HRC rating system are signaling to the public that they don’t want to be held accountable for their work culture.

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Discomfort Isn’t Discrimination: Court Sides with DEI Training

The Employer Handbook

Discomfort Does Not Equal Discrimination A critical point from the court’s ruling is that feeling uncomfortable or disagreeing with DEI training does not amount to a hostile work environment. ” While some employees may feel uneasy during these discussions, discomfort alone does not render the training unlawful.

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The AI Conundrum: How HR Can Prepare for the Storm of Change

Speaker: Kate Bischoff - CEO and Founder of k8bisch LLC (formerly tHRive Law & Consulting)

Recent research suggests that AI may introduce prejudice and discrimination into decision-making processes, leading to unequal chances. As a result, a draft of an AI Bill of Rights was published to guide the development, advancement, and use of AI and other automated systems. How will the upcoming AI rules affect the use of AI in HR?

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HR plays a critical role in AI policy and deploying the tech at work

HR Brew

Not all experts will agree, but in my opinion, the safety nets of your system are more important than the algorithm’s quality. Major HR tech companies ADP, Indeed, LinkedIn, and Workday teamed up with the Future of Privacy Forum last fall to outline six “cornerstones” for AI deployment. What data will it be relying on to accomplish that?

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‘We don’t believe you’: What Amazon’s RTO mandate signals to disabled workers

HR Brew

O’Connell said that employers should create accommodations processes that address the majority, and not just the rare bad actors that may take advantage of the system. They don’t have to ask for accommodation [because] they’ve already built out their space.” Quick-to-read HR news & insights. Subscribe to HR Brew today.