This piece discusses the potential pitfalls of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology getting involved in the recruitment process. It suggests that using AI may carry risks of adopting some of the worst practices of Human Resources (HR). It states that AI could lead to decisions which are deemed discriminatory or sexist as a result of perpetuating bias, due to the programming of the algorithms used. Furthermore, the article warns of the potential danger of taking a 'one-size-fits-all' approach, when the roles available can be so varied. As a result, the article calls for caution when selecting AI technology to be used in the recruitment process.
