'We cannot allow discrimination to sneak back into the workplace via AI'
The Labor government in Victoria has pledged to regulate the use of artificial intelligence tools in recruitment and workplace surveillance if re-elected in the November election.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced on Monday that they would introduce new measures that will protect employees from inappropriate and unfair uses of AI in the workplace.
One of the measures is an amendment to the Equal Opportunity Act to prevent AI from discriminating by race, gender, sexuality, religion, or other personal characteristics when used during the recruitment process.
"We cannot allow discrimination to sneak back into the workplace via AI," Allan said.
The proposed amendment comes amid fears of AI bias happening during recruitment, following previous research suggesting that AI used in hiring systems could end up being discriminatory against candidates.
According to the Victorian government, AI bias in hiring, promotion, and pay is one of the most consequential and least visible harms of the AI transition.
"AI resume-ranking tools can systematically disadvantage women and people from diverse backgrounds," it said in a media release.
"These systems must be used appropriately. Labor will ensure that whenever AI is used to make work decisions it is free from bias or discrimination."
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