The use of AI tools in evaluating job candidates is flying under the radar of some corporate legal officers, according to a survey released Tuesday by Littler Mendelson PC.
In its latest survey of more than 330 US business executives, the law firm found 52% of chief legal officers and general counsel said their company isn’t using artificial intelligence systems for human resources tasks, while 18% of chief human resources officers said the same.
The gap is “a bit concerning,” said Niloy Ray, a Littler attorney and co-author of the survey report. “If you don’t have awareness of what technology may be employed in your company’s HR processes, it becomes challenging to assess the risks and benefits effectively,” Ray added.
This disparity in awareness highlights a significant blind spot for in-house legal teams, which may not be fully informed of the extent to which AI is being leveraged in recruitment and other HR functions. The survey also noted an uptick in the adoption of internal generative AI limits among enterprises, prompting questions about how these tools align with compliance and ethical standards.
Given the increasing sophistication and prevalence of AI in the hiring process, it becomes imperative for legal departments to work closely with HR leaders to ensure full transparency and address potential legal and ethical implications.
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