AI = Accountability + Inclusion 

AI is fast becoming an integral part of the operating system for organizations, governments, and society. With this rapid acceleration in adoption, far-reaching and unforeseen implications and negative consequences arise, often caused by a lack of responsible governance. We suggest that professionals leading AI strategies work with DE&I professionals to ensure human-centric principles are integrated into its use and upheld.

HR is among the most frequently discussed areas of AI application. From aspiring to select the best candidate to ensuring the selected individual has the support required to reach their potential in ways that deliver on the organization’s mission and goals, many processes and tasks will benefit from AI. We see, with increasing frequency, AI tools being deployed in candidate selection processes. For instance, large organizations such as Unilever have long used HireVue, an AI-driven hiring platform, in recruitment. Yet, using AI for individual…