Beware of Discriminatory 'Bossware' AI: EEOC Issues Guidance.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has warned employers and technology providers about the use of AI-driven "bossware" tools that track the productivity of workers, as they can run afoul of discrimination laws. The EEOC has released guidance on the use of automated systems in employment decisions, explaining how to interpret a key provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The agency has taken action against companies that use biased hiring tools, and warns that resumé screeners can produce biased results if they are based on biased data.