Openais tools showed bias when used for job recruiting – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026

Posted Mar 8, 2024 at 2:46 PM UTC

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OpenAI’s tools showed bias when used for job recruiting.

Bloomberg prompted GPT-3.5 to sort equally-qualified resumes for jobs like software engineer and financial analyst. Over the course of thousands of tests, Bloomberg found resumes with names distinct to Black Americans were least likely to be ranked as top candidates.

OpenAI’s GPT Is a Recruiter’s Dream Tool. Tests Show There’s Racial Bias

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