A new study has found that AI hiring tools discriminate against Black and Asian job applicants. The study, “Algorithmic Monocultures in Hiring,” was conducted by researchers from Stanford University, Chapman University, and Northeastern University. It highlighted how 90% of US employees use AI screening tools to find top applicants. But how does this affect people of colour looking for new roles? AI hiring tools affecting Black and Asian job applicants The study found that 26% of Black applicants and 15% of Asian applicants applied to roles where the AI tool discriminated against
Colorado has become the first state in the US to enact comprehensive legislation regulating AI use in critical areas like employment, healthcare, and housing. From February 2026, affected businesses must provide information about their AI use and take “reasonable care” to protect citizens from algorithmic discrimination. “Laws that seek to prevent discrimination generally focus on prohibiting intentional discriminatory conduct,” said Governor Jared Polis, who signed Senate Bill 24-205 (SB205) on May 17, 2024. “Notably, this bill deviates from that practice by regulating the results of AI system use, regardless of intent.” Addressing Algorithmic Discrimination SB205
