HR, We Have a Problem - The unsurprising truth about AI bias in hiring vs human discrimination

In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Teri Zipper and Jeff Pole, Co-Founder & CEO of Warden AIi, discuss the reality of AI bias in talent acquisition and hiring processes. This conversation covers the shared responsibility between vendors and organizations when implementing AI tools, practical guidance for evaluating AI systems, and the importance of third-party auditing in building trust.  Key points covered include: ↪️ AI systems performed more fairly across demographic groups (sex, gender, race, ethnicity) compared to traditional human-driven hiring processes, with 85% of AI systems passing standard fairness thresholds. ↪️ Only 14 AI-related employment discrimination cases emerged over five years, compared to hundreds of thousands of traditional discrimination claims, putting current legal concerns in perspective. ↪️ AI vendors and organizations share responsibility for safe deployment - vendors must build sound systems while users must implement them correctly with proper governance. ↪️ Organizations should involve legal, IT, and risk teams early in AI vendor evaluations, asking for AI explainability statements and understanding how vendors would support clients during potential discrimination claims. Don’t miss this exciting thought leader conversation! Follow the hosts and companies mentioned below: Sapient Insights Group Download the 2023-24 HR Systems Survey White Paper Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn Teri Zipper Instagram |  Twitter |  LinkedIn  Jeff Pole LinkedIn Warden AI LinkedIn