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24.01.2025 | In the media

Guest article in the ESGZ: Opportunities with discrimination risks: AI in the field of human resources

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a dream of the future, but is already changing the world of work at a rapid pace. Companies are increasingly relying on AI-based solutions to optimize processes and become more competitive. AI systems are finding their way into human resources (“HR”) departments. From applicant selection to employee development, many tasks are being simplified and made more efficient by AI. But what opportunities and risks does the use of AI in HR entail? Is there a risk of discrimination when using AI? KPMG Law expert André Kock answers these and other questions.

“An AI can only be as good as the data it is trained with. If the data contains biases or prejudices, the AI will reproduce these in its decisions, which means there is a risk of discrimination.”

You can find the whole article here.

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andrekock@kpmg-law.com

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