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Legal Issues in AI: Bias and Discrimination

Topics: Artificial Intelligence, Data, Discrimination, Diversity, Editorial Advisory Board, Heather Bussing, HRExaminer, by Heather Bussing

“Bias is always an issue with Intelligent Tools because the machine learning systems only know what they are taught. And what machine learning systems ‘learn’ is sometimes surprising or just wrong.” – Heather Bussing

Legal Issues in AI: Data Matters

Topics: AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data, Editorial Advisory Board, Heather Bussing, HRExaminer, Intelligent Software in HR, by Heather Bussing

This is the first in a series on legal issues in AI from Heather Bussing. Before we get to the legal part, Heather sets out some of the basic ideas of what she will be talking about in this series.

What Do Dots, Detail, and Data Have to Do with Koala Bears?

Topics: Analytics, Big Data, Data, Editorial Advisory Board, Heather Bussing, HRExaminer, by Heather Bussing

“So next time people are talking about data, how it will change our ability to see things, and that all this information will increase our potential knowledge, know that it’s sort of true.” – Heather Bussing

How to Deal with Unexpected Truth

Topics: Data, Editorial Advisory Board, Employment Law, Heather Bussing, HR Scoop, HRExaminer, Leadership, Policies, Social Media Policy, by Heather Bussing

“Dealing with uncomfortable truths is part of business and life. Own your part in them. Do what you can to fix and prevent them. And make your word count.” – Heather Bussing

When the Data Says You’re Wrong (and what to do about it)

Topics: Analytics, Big Data, Data, Editorial Advisory Board, HR Technology, HRExaminer, Stacey Harris, by Stacey Harris

“Every HR professional should be prepared to face data that contradicts their beliefs sooner or later.” – Stacey Harris

When Companies Stop Innovating

Topics: Big Data, Data, Heather Bussing, HR Technology, HRExaminer, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Social Recruiting, by Heather Bussing

The way to tell when a company has stopped innovating is when it starts filing lawsuits to protect the status quo.

Why Aren’t We Asking These Questions in HR?

Topics: AI, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Data, Futures, Gamification, HR Technology, HR Trends, HRExaminer, Industry Analysis, John Sumser, Social Software, by John Sumser

The relationship between our people and their technology is reshaping the way that work gets done. What questions should we ask to uncover what these changes mean to our organization?

What To Do When Data Says You’re Wrong

Topics: Analytics, Big Data, Data, Editorial Advisory Board, HR Technology, HRExaminer, Stacey Harris, by Stacey Harris

As we rush into the era of data analytics, big data, and personal tracking devices every HR professional should be prepared to face data that contradicts their beliefs sooner or later.

It’s not just information, it’s evidence

Topics: Data, Employment Law, Heather Bussing, HR Scoop, HRExaminer, Leadership, Policies, Social Media Policy, by Heather Bussing

Everything, especially everything at work, is on the record. It’s not just information, it’s evidence.

Do Your Apps Violate Employee Privacy?

Topics: Data, Employment Law, Heather Bussing, HRExaminer, Privacy, by Heather Bussing

If a company is requiring employees to install an app on their personal phones, then the employer should not be entitled to any information about the employee’s off-duty conduct.