German Language Interview Responses Misinterpreted by Hiring Algorithms
July 1, 2021
Two AI-based interview software incorrectly identified 'competent' English proficiency and high match percentages for German language responses provided by reporters, highlighting the importance of trustworthy AI in employment settings. This AI incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM). Ready to help shape responsible AI? JOIN US
- Alleged deployer
- myinterview, curious-thing
- Alleged developer
- myinterview, curious-thing
- Alleged harmed parties
- job-candidates-using-myinterview, job-candidates-using-curious-thing, employers-using-myinterview, employers-using-curious-thing
Source
Data from the AI Incident Database (AIID). Cite this incident: https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/344
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