How AI’s Bias Problem Can Affect Your Next Job Application

Machine Learning Tech Brief By HackerNoon

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AI bias in recruitment is a growing concern for tech job seekers. Despite its potential for automating HR tasks, AI can perpetuate biases.
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AI bias in recruitment arises when systems and tools that are used to screen and select candidates, inadvertently perpetuate or even amplify existing prejudices. These biases often stem from the data these systems are trained on, which can reflect societal prejudices or historical hiring patterns. Names distinct to Black Americans had a lower likelihood of being listed as the best applicant. Names connected to Asian women and white men generally performed better.