Department of Labor joins other departments, agencies to call for fairness, equality, justice, compliance in use of AI, automated systems

Summary:

The US Department of Labor has emphasized the importance of fairness, equality, and justice in the use of automated systems, including artificial intelligence (AI). The department has joined other federal agencies in issuing a joint statement on enforcement efforts to protect the public from bias in AI systems. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and the Civil Rights Center (CRC) have underscored the responsibility of employers and users to ensure that the development and use of AI technologies are consistent with federal law. The agencies will also monitor and analyze the use of AI-based selection procedures to ensure compliance with equal employment opportunity requirements.