The TED AI Show How AI is changing who gets hired – and who doesn’t w/ Hilke Schellmann
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Oct 22, 2024 Hilke Schellmann, a journalist and author of "The Algorithm," dives into the evolving role of AI in hiring practices. She highlights how AI can reduce biases but also introduces new challenges, like algorithmic discrimination in resume screenings and interviews. Hilke advocates for heightened transparency and regulation to ensure fairness in recruitment. The discussion also navigates the implications of workplace surveillance and underscores the urgent need for oversight to protect employee rights in an increasingly automated landscape.
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Robot Interview
- Hilke Schellmann became interested in AI's role in hiring after a Lyft driver told her he was interviewed by a robot.
- This sparked her research into the growing use of AI in hiring practices.
Flawed AI
- Employment lawyers revealed AI hiring tools' flaws, such as favoring the name "Thomas" or locations like "Syria" and "Canada."
- These biases stemmed from flawed training data, reflecting existing biases in hiring practices.
One-Way Video Interviews
- One-way video interviews analyze facial expressions, voice intonation, and word choice to predict job success.
- HireVue, a company using such tools, faced criticism and legal challenges due to the lack of scientific basis for these metrics.