Japan AI Safety Institute Produces AI Guidelines
A strong document with a great outline on how to measure AI safety. The rapid spread of AI technologies has been driven by improvements in computing performance and semiconductor processing […]
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Illinois takes AI on with a Head On Approach with HB 3773
The Illinois Human Rights Act has been amended through HB 3773 to regulate employers’ use of AI, effective January 1, 2026. This new law makes it unlawful for employers to use AI in ways that discriminate based on protected classes or use zip codes as proxies for such classes. Employers must also notify employees when AI is used in various employment processes. The Illinois Department of Human Rights will establish rules for these notifications. Employers should prepare for compliance by understanding their AI tools’ limitations, ensuring ethical design, training users on anti-bias laws, using AI for lower-risk tasks, and maintaining human oversight in […]
Artificial Intelligence and Equal Employment Opportunity for Federal Contractors
OFCCP investigates the use of AI during compliance evaluations and complaint investigations to determine whether a federal contractor is in compliance with its nondiscrimination obligations. OFCCP examines any measure, combination […]
Wage Transparency in Massachusetts – The “Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act” (H.B. 4890)
The “Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act” (H.B. 4890) is a Massachusetts law enacted on July 31, 2024, aimed at promoting wage transparency and addressing pay disparities. Named after Frances Perkins, […]
Wage Transparency and Minnesota – Statute 181.173
Minnesota has recently enacted a wage transparency law that will require employers to disclose salary ranges and benefits in job postings, effective January 1, 2025. This legislation, codified at Minn. […]