Bass, Berry & Sims attorneys Emily Burrows and Joelle Hupp authored an article for HR.com’s HR Legal & Compliance Excellence magazine examining the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in human resources and considerations employers should watch for when adopting AI technology.
In reviewing the risks that the emergence and implementation of AI can present for employers, Emily and Joelle offered insight on what is categorized as AI and the legal and regulatory frameworks to consider for generative AI, large language models and deep learning. So far, there are no federal laws specifically for AI, but the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Labor (DOL) continue to regulate AI deployment within the human resources context.
The attorneys went on to discuss tips for employers considering AI deployment, such as identifying current or planned use cases, how to audit and assess AI tools, understanding any training data or feedback loops, and providing transparency about AI use and implementing protections such as vetting AI tools and vendors.
“HR teams must remain committed to understanding AI tools and use cases, proactively communicating such tools and use cases in a transparent manner, and leveraging them to protect against rather than magnify bias and discrimination,” said the authors.
The full article, “We Didn’t Do It, the Robot Did: Practices and Perils for AI in HR,” was published for the November 2024 issue of HR.com’s HR Legal & Compliance Excellence magazine and is available online.