AI Has Risks and Many Rewards!

Check out my training on ChatGPT in the free trail of Insider Access learning management systems. Go to https://thehrlady.com/membership/.

Additionally, I hope these links help you understand the risks of AI use.

• American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 & Artificial Intelligence Governance(cheat sheet)
• European employers need to understand GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
• Learn more about Open AI

EEOC Resources for Employers

• What is the EEOC’s role in AI?
• Visual Disabilities and AI Decision-Making Tools
• Select Issues: Assessing Adverse Impact in Software, Algorithms, and Artificial Intelligence Used in Employment Selection Procedures Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Use of Software, Algorithms, and Artificial Intelligence to Assess Job Applicants and Employees

DOL Resources for Employers

• Artificial Intelligence And Worker Well-being: Principles And Best Practices For Developers And Employers

Federal Contractors

• AI and Equal Employment Opportunity for Federal Contractors (Q&A)
• Federal Contractor Guide-Artificial Intelligence and Equal Employment Opportunity for Federal Contractors 
• Joint Statement On Enforcement Of Civil Rights, Fair Competition, Consumer Protection, And Equal Opportunity Laws In Automated Systems
• Combined Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing

Get your tech team involved, especially if these two paragraphs go over your heard (like they did for me!). AI tools generally follow strict protocols to avoid retaining user data long-term. However, unless the AI is set up with strict privacy standards, there is a slight risk that sensitive data could be inadvertently retained in temporary memory, which may raise concerns about data leakage, especially in non-enterprise environments without enhanced security layers (Source: NIST AI Framework).

Companies using AI systems that process PII must comply with privacy regulations like GDPR in Europe and CCPA in California, which mandate strict controls around data use, storage, and processing. Failure to adequately protect PII in prompts can lead to compliance issues, fines, and reputational risks if sensitive information is mishandled (Source: GDPR Compliance Guidelines).

~Wendy