ICO launches investigation into discriminatory AI recruitment

The UK's data watchdog is launching an investigation into potential bias when using artificial intelligence (AI) during the recruitment process. The probe will focus on alleged racial discrimination from automated recruitment systems. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) investigation is in response to accusations that automated recruitment software has been unfairly ruling out candidates who are members of minority groups. AI is often used in recruitment, both to avoid overloading managers and to remove potential human bias in those hiring. However, there have long been concerns that it may be doing the exact opposite.