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Regulators are trying to protect you from being fired by AI – here’s how

ZDNET’s key takeaways

AI is playing a bigger role in hiring and firing decisions.
New California legislation protects workers from fully automated personnel decisions.
It could set the tone for other state or national legislation.

AI use at work is up, touching everything from everyday tasks to hiring and performance reviews. An April survey conducted by MyPerfectResume found that of 1,000 HR professionals, 73% said they use AI to make hiring decisions and 52% said they use AI to inform “restructuring and role planning.”

Hiring managers are also turning to AI for deeper behavioral insights when screening candidates: Over half of respondents (51%) use it to “flag ‘risky’ candidates.” Only 26% of respondents said they don’t use AI to make decisions about layoffs.

Also: How to beat the AI algorithm and get the job of your dreams

Regulators are trying to protect you from being fired by AI – here’s how

ZDNET’s key takeaways

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