Ethical implications of using AI in HR
On March 28, more than 1,000 tech executives and Artificial Intelligence (AI) experts published an open letter calling for reflection and a pause before continuing to develop powerful AI systems. They said, “Powerful AI systems should be developed only once we are confident that their effects will be positive and their risks will be manageable.”
Companies are implementing AI in their business processes at a quickening rate. One of the areas for potential concern is AI’s use to facilitate Human Resource decision-making. If such uses are not carefully overseen by real people, the consequences can be destructive.
Question is: Who should have a seat at the table in designing oversight and tracking mechanisms? Who should companies consult as they consider the possible dangers that should be guarded against? We contend that faith-related perspectives can add a lot of value in this hugely important arena.
This year’s Dare to Overcome Conference in Washington DC May 22-24 included an expert panel and a separate workshop arranged by our good friends at AI and Faith, a group that includes leading thinkers in the field. The panel and workshop spotlighted the challenges of using AI in HR and illustrate how diverse perspectives of faith and belief can contribute to the needed reflection.
Speakers include:
- — Kevin Richards, Vice President, Head, Government Relations, SAP
- — Thomas Osborn, COO, Vettd
- — Andrew B. Rogers, Chief Counsel to Commissioner Lucas, EEOC
- — Margot Goodson, Vice President, Head, D&I, North America, SAP
- — Dr. Jared Coyle, Head, Awesome New Stuff, SAP
You can watch the panel above as well as all of the panels on the Dare to Overcome conference page.