Artificial intelligence

The TUC is leading an AI taskforce that aims to draft new legal protections for both workers and employers.

A group of MPs have identified 12 AI challenges, including those that relate to jobs and the potential for bias.

Only a quarter of companies provide policies or guidance on the use of AI at work, causing confusion among employees, according to new research in the US and UK.

Recruitment expert offers his tips on how to use AI to find the best talent.

Employers should only use worker monitoring tech, such as activity trackers, following consultation with staff, according to a group of MPs.

Job applicants perceive the algorithmic decision-making in the AI-driven recruitment process as less fair than methods with full human involvement. 

Thanks to AI image generators we can have smoother skin, expensive jewellery, designer outfits, and exotic backgrounds.

According to one survey 60% of workers would support a government decision to ban AI tools in the workplace.

The TUC said the UK had no solid plans to regulate the use of AI in hiring, firing and setting work conditions.

HR should drive the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence in their organisations, the CIPD has urged.
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The risk to actors’ livelihoods from AI and poor rates of pay from streaming has led 160,000 performers in the US to strike, shutting down all Hollywood TV and film productions.

‘Our survey revealed that most HR leaders expect a decrease in headcount within the HR function once generative AI is implemented due to the increased efficiency.’

A CEO in India has announced he has replaced 90% of his company’s support staff with an AI chatbot.

Who’s to say HR managers don’t like doing routine tasks? Some of us enjoy mind-numbingly repetitive procedures – they exercise parts of the cerebrum no amount of brainstorming can reach.

HR teams need to carefully consider their use of AI tools when it comes to recruitment, new findings indicate, with younger people often frustrated by them.