Gender bias in AI recruiting: How algorithms hold women back

The odds are still stacked against women's success in the workplace, and artificial intelligence (AI) is only making it worse, a new report released on Tuesday claims. Because algorithms used in human resources systems are built on historical data reflecting past bias against women in the workplace, they tend to disadvantage women throughout their careers, according to the study, published on International Women's Day in a joint collaboration between UNESCO, the OECD and the Inter-American Development Bank. Here's a look at how AI bias in the workplace happens - and how it might be tackled. Workers increasingly find new opportunities through online jobs platforms, such as Indeed and LinkedIn and on social media like Facebook and Twitter. The algorithms on these platforms influence which job opportunities people learn about, and how well-suited they perceive themselves to be for a particular role.