Law Firms Fill Void Left by Lawmakers in AI Discrimination Space

Big Law firms are gearing up for potential discrimination lawsuits, resulting from inherent bias in artificial intelligence tools used by employers. Since March, both Paul Hastings and DLA Piper have launched practices focused on artificial intelligence, while other firms like Littler Mendelson, Fisher Phillips, and Proskauer Rose have partners well-versed in the developing technology and its risks.

A lack of federal policy means that lawyers are proactively informing employers of the risks of AI tools, considering workers have already filed charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Companies have turned to AI tools to headhunt potential applicants, sort desirable employee ...