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Explore the intersection of technology and law with our comprehensive resources on automated decision-making. Visitors will find insightful articles, expert interviews, and explanations of legal implications surrounding AI and algorithm-driven processes in various sectors, including employment and finance. Stay informed about the regulatory landscape, ethical considerations, and how automated decision-making impacts rights and legal responsibilities.

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If AI Made the Hiring Decision, You May Have a Case

Artificial Intelligence and Technology, Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law, Workers Rights /

Yes—AI hiring tools can violate anti-discrimination laws even without human intent, and lawsuits and EEOC scrutiny are rising nationwide. Resume screeners, video analysis, and scoring algorithms may disproportionately exclude protected groups. This article explains common AI hiring systems, warning signs, and steps to preserve evidence and evaluate a legal claim. When a Computer Says No: […]

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The Right to Opt Out of AI Profiling — Under Your State’s New Law

Artificial Intelligence, Consumer Protection, Data Security, Digital Law & Regulation, Privacy Rights /

Under several new state privacy laws, consumers can opt out of AI profiling used for decisions with legal or similarly significant effects. This right targets automated processing tied to credit, housing, employment, insurance, and other high-impact outcomes. This article explains what AI profiling is, which states provide opt-out rights, and how to request and enforce

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The Texas AI Law That Quietly Went Into Effect on January 1st — And Who It Punishes

Business & Entrepreneurship, Consumer Rights & Privacy, Government & Policy, Legal & Compliance, Technology & AI /

Texas’s new AI-related law went into effect on January 1, 2025, creating criminal penalties for certain deceptive AI uses, including unlawful deepfakes. It applies to individuals and businesses that develop, deploy, or distribute covered AI-generated content in Texas. This article explains what the law prohibits, who can be prosecuted, and what Texas organizations should do

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When AI Makes a Decision About Your Job, This Is the Exact Form You File

Artificial Intelligence, Employment Law, Job Discrimination, Workers Rights, Workplace Legal Guides /

You typically file an EEOC Charge of Discrimination (Form 5) within 180 days (or 300 days in many states) to challenge an AI-driven hiring, promotion, or layoff decision. This preserves your rights and can lead to an EEOC investigation and a right-to-sue letter. This article explains the exact form, timelines, and what to include when

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How Courts Are Addressing AI-Driven Discrimination Cases

Civil Rights & Discrimination Law, Employment Law, Technology & Data Privacy Law /

U.S. courts are increasingly allowing AI-driven discrimination claims to proceed under existing civil rights and employment laws, especially when plaintiffs can link an algorithm’s decisions to disparate impact or biased inputs. Recent lawsuits over automated hiring, lending, and tenant-screening tools show judges focusing on transparency, validation, and who bears responsibility for vendor-built systems. This article

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