New legislation focused on artificial intelligence-driven employment tools went into effect in New York City on Wednesday, prohibiting employers and agencies from using automated employment decision tools (AEDT) unless that tool was audited for bias within the last year.

Based on the 2021 Local Law 144, the new rule aims to prevent bias and ensure fairness in employment decisions using artificial intelligence.

In addition to the one-year audit window, the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) rule also requires the audit results to be available to the public, plus employees and job candidates must be provided appropriate notices.

An automated employment decision tool assists or replaces discretionary decision-making. Examples of these tools include Freshworks, Breezy HR, Greenhouse, and Zoho Recruits, which screen or pre-screen resumes.

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