An example is when a facial recognition system is less accurate in identifying people of color or when a language translation system associates certain languages with certain genders or stereotypes.
In 2015, Amazon realized that their algorithm used for hiring employees was found to be biased against women. The reason for that was because the algorithm was based on the number of resumes submitted over the past ten years, and since most of the applicants were men, it was trained to favor men over women.
Unfair and Discriminatory Hiring Practices That Go Unnoticed Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity. Unconscious Bias in Resume Screening. Nepotism. Racial Discrimination. Salary History Inquiries.
For example, an organization's AI screening tool was found to be biased against older applicants when a candidate that had been rejected landed an interview after resubmitting their application with a different birthdate to make themselves appear younger.
For instance, a discriminative AI might determine in image recognition whether a picture contains a cat or a dog. This classification ability makes discriminative AI invaluable in various sectors, including healthcare for diagnostic tools, finance for fraud detection, and retail for customer preference analysis.
AI can positively augment work by replacing and automating repetitive tasks or assisting with routine decisions, which may reduce the burden on workers and allow them to better perform other responsibilities.
If you sue your employer, it won't be enough for you to prove that your employer made the wrong decision, or even that your employer was a no-goodnik. If you don't have a valid legal claim against your employer, then you will ultimately lose your case. One big reason to think twice before you sue.
The answer depends on your claims and willingness to pursue litigation. If your claims are strong and you are invested in the litigation process, it can be very “worth it” to feel you are standing up for accountability, getting compensation for your injuries, and incentivizing the company to change its ways.
1. Quick and Low-Stress. In our experience, most employers and employees prefer to settle discrimination cases out of court instead of going to trial. This is because settlement negotiations are usually faster and less stressful than litigation.