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Talent Acquisition stands on the edge of revolution, with AI tools promising to make recruiting faster and more effective. But will it make hiring fairer? Recruiting and HR are already a key focus for governments as they develop legislation for AI, and employers are already at risk of breaking existing laws if they use AI tools that discriminate against protected groups of people.\n\nMy guest this week is Commissioner Keith Sonderling of the EEOC. In our conversation, we talk about the benefits and risks of using AI in hiring, what employers need to know to ensure compliance with existing laws, and the new regulations many countries will implement shortly.\n\nIn the interview, we discuss:\n\nBackground context of The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)\n\nBridging the gap between policy-making and HR practice\n\nWhat advantages does AI bring to talent acquisition?\n\nThe potential for technology to make clearer, more transparent hiring decisions than humans\n\nThe dangers AI poses if incorrectly implemented\n\nHow AI is used in hiring already falls under existing employer equality legislation.\n\nWho is liable, the employer or the AI vendor?\n\nThe EU AI Act and New York City Law 144\n\nAre there common themes in new AI legislation being developed around the world?\n\nReskilling, upskilling and changing dynamics in the workforce\n\nWhat does the future look like?\n\nFollow this podcast on Apple Podcasts.