{"id":2137170,"date":"2023-12-31T11:26:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-31T16:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/liability-moms-face-built-in-bias-from-ai-resume-screeners-study-finds\/"},"modified":"2023-12-31T11:33:03","modified_gmt":"2023-12-31T16:33:03","slug":"liability-moms-face-built-in-bias-from-ai-resume-screeners-study-finds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/liability-moms-face-built-in-bias-from-ai-resume-screeners-study-finds\/","title":{"rendered":"AI resume-screeners exhibit inherent bias against mothers, according to a study"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fliability-moms-face-built-in-bias-from-ai-resume-screeners-study-finds%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2137170&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Mothers Face Yet Another Hurdle: Artificial Intelligence Bias<\/h2>\n<p>Mothers returning\u2062 to work\u200d after maternity leave are encountering a new obstacle: artificial intelligence. A recent study by researchers at New York University&#8217;s Tandon School of Engineering has \u200brevealed a troubling trend. AI resume-screeners, commonly used \u2064by employers, are exhibiting built-in bias against mothers.<\/p>\n<p>The study, which sheds light\u200c on this alarming issue, highlights the challenges faced by mothers as they strive to re-enter the workforce. The \u2062researchers found that AI algorithms\u200d are more likely to reject resumes from women who \u200bhave taken\u200d maternity leave, unfairly penalizing them for their choice to prioritize\u200d family.<\/p>\n<h3>Unfair Bias and Discrimination<\/h3>\n<p>This bias poses a significant problem for mothers seeking employment opportunities. The AI resume-screeners, designed to streamline the hiring process, are inadvertently perpetuating\u2063 discrimination against women. By automatically filtering out resumes from mothers, these algorithms are hindering their chances of securing a \u2063job.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, this bias not only affects individual \u2064mothers but also perpetuates \u200dgender inequality \u2062in \u2062the workplace. By penalizing \u200cwomen for taking maternity leave, AI resume-screeners reinforce the notion that motherhood is incompatible with professional success.<\/p>\n<h3>Addressing the Issue<\/h3>\n<p>It is \u200bcrucial for employers and AI developers to recognize and rectify this bias. By implementing measures to eliminate discrimination in AI algorithms, companies can create a fairer hiring process that values the\u200b skills and qualifications\u200b of all\u200c candidates, regardless of their parental \u200dstatus.<\/p>\n<p>Mothers should\u200d not be burdened with additional obstacles \u200cwhen attempting \u2062to re-enter the workforce. It is time to address the built-in\u200d bias of AI resume-screeners and ensure that all individuals, regardless of their \u2063gender or parental \u2063status, have equal opportunities to thrive in their careers.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/liability-moms-face-built-bias-ai-resume-screeners-study-finds\/\">&#8216;Liability&#8217;: Moms Face\u2063 Built-in \u200bBias from AI Resume-Screeners, \u2064Study Finds<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What steps can companies, government regulations, and society take to address and rectify biases against mothers in AI resume-screening algorithms<\/h2>\n<p><span>  S against mothers, making it harder for them to \u200dreenter the \u200dworkforce.<\/p>\n<p>The study analyzed various AI resume-screening algorithms used by a range of companies, including\u2064 large tech firms. These\u200b algorithms are designed to\u200d process and evaluate \u200bjob applications, filtering out candidates based on predetermined criteria. However, the \u200cresearchers discovered that these \u2064algorithms disproportionately filtered out resumes belonging to\u2062 mothers, making it more difficult for them to even be considered for a position.<\/p>\n<p>The bias stems from the fact that AI algorithms \u200dare programmed to associate employment gaps with negative attributes. Mothers who take\u200c time off to \u200dcare for their children are penalized by these algorithms, as the gap in their employment history is seen \u2063as a red flag. This bias is\u200b particularly detrimental to women, who are often \u2062the primary caregivers within their\u200d families.<\/p>\n<p>AI technology was initially lauded for its\u2062 potential to eliminate human bias in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/one-year-later-how-the-death-of-george-floyd-changed-5-american-institutions\/\" title=\"One Year Later: How The Death Of George Floyd Changed 5 American Institutions\u00a0\">decision-making processes<\/a>. However, as this study highlights, these algorithms themselves may be perpetuating biased practices. The implications are significant, as \u200dAI resume-screening \u200dtools\u2063 are increasingly \u200breplacing manual resume \u200dscreening, leading to potentially \u2064widespread discrimination\u200c against mothers in the workplace.<\/p>\n<p>The implications of this bias go beyond the individual level. By hindering the reentry of mothers\u2064 into the workforce, society as a whole suffers. Mothers bring valuable skills and experience to the \u200ctable, and their exclusion\u2064 from job opportunities not only hampers their personal growth and\u2064 economic independence but also limits the diversity\u200c and creativity within organizations.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing this issue requires a twofold approach. Firstly, companies need\u2063 to ensure that their\u200c AI algorithms for resume-screening are ethically designed\u2064 and thoroughly tested for biases. This can be achieved\u200d by diversifying the design and development teams, involving individuals with \u200ddifferent\u200d perspectives and experiences. Additionally, companies should implement mechanisms\u200b to continuously evaluate\u200d and improve \u2062these algorithms, actively seeking to mitigate \u200dany \u200bdiscriminatory patterns.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, government regulations\u2063 and policies must \u200cbe\u200c put in place to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congress-grapples-with-ai-revolution-chatgpt\/\" title=\"Congress Grapples with AI Revolution, ChatGPT\">hold companies accountable<\/a> for biased\u2064 AI technologies. Transparency should be mandated, requiring \u2064companies to disclose information about their AI algorithms and \u200cthe data on which they are trained. Independent audits or regulators \u2062could be established to ensure compliance with ethical standards and to address any\u200d concerns of bias.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, societal perceptions and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brigitte-nielson-defends-having-a-baby-at-55-no-such-thing-as-too-old\/\" title=\"Brigitte Nielson Defends Having A Baby At 55: \u2018No Such Thing As Too Old\u2019\">expectations surrounding motherhood<\/a> and career should be\u2064 challenged. Recognizing and valuing \u200dcaregiving responsibilities should be an integral part of our professional culture.\u200c Workplaces need to provide supportive environments for mothers, offering flexible work\u200d arrangements \u2064and child-care benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, tackling AI bias against mothers requires \u200ba collective effort from\u200c various stakeholders.\u200b Governments, companies, and individuals must all play\u2064 their part to ensure gender equality and fairness in the employment\u200b sector. As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/collision-course-how-an-explosion-in-artificial-intelligence-could-threaten-human-agency\/\" title=\"Collision Course: How An Explosion In Artificial Intelligence Could Threaten Human Agency\">artificial intelligence continues<\/a> to shape the future of work, it is \u2063crucial \u2062that we address and rectify its biases to create inclusive and equitable opportunities \u200dfor all. Mothers deserve a fair chance to \u2063pursue their \u200bcareers \u2064without facing additional hurdles imposed by biased AI.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mothers encounter a new challenge when returning to work after maternity leave: AI. New York University&#8217;s Tandon School of Engineering found that AI resume-screeners exhibit inherent bias, posing a liability for moms. 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