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Ethics/Professional Responsibility,
Labor/Employment

May 22, 2024

Proposed AI rules could see developers liable for employment discrimination

The public has until July 18 to comment on the new rules, which would make it a violation of California employment regulations if the use of artificial intelligence harms protected employees or applicants.

Proposed AI rules could see developers liable for employment discrimination
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (Shutterstock)

California's Civil Rights Council proposed new rules on May 17 to govern the use of artificial intelligence tools in employment decisions, including a prohibition on third parties aiding and abetting discrimination through the design, sale, or use of an automated system.

The proposed modifications would also make it a violation of California employment regulations if the use of AI harms protected employees or applicants. They would require employers to keep automated decision-m...

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