New York City Law Seeks to Curb Artificial Intelligence Bias in Hiring

Seyfarth Synopsis: A new law in New York City restricts the use of artificial intelligence ("AI") to screen candidates for employment or promotion, and will take effect on January 1, 2023. Although employers have a year to prepare, those that intend to rely on AI during the hiring process after January 2023 must submit their AI tools to a "bias audit" now. Companies that use AI as a component of their hiring process should be aware of a new law in New York City that goes into effect in early January 2023. AI tools can increase the speed and efficiency of candidate reviews. However, New York City's legislature, animated by concerns that bias may be embedded within AI tools, has regulated their use.