Lawsuit Alleges Discriminatory Practices by Workday's AI Tools Against Protected Groups: A Case for Safe and Secure AI
June 3, 2019
A lawsuit has been filed against Workday, claiming their AI-powered algorithmic screening systems enable employers to practice discrimination against African-Americans, individuals over 40, and those with disabilities. This AI incident underscores the need for trustworthy AI, responsible AI governance, and harm prevention measures in AI development. Ready to help shape a safer, more inclusive future for AI? JOIN US This AI incident maps to the Govern function in HISPI Project Cerebellum Trusted AI Model (TAIM).
- Alleged deployer
- workday
- Alleged developer
- workday
- Alleged harmed parties
- derek-mobley, applicants-with-disabilities, applicants-over-40, african-american-applicants
Source
Data from the AI Incident Database (AIID). Cite this incident: https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/489
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