AI hiring tools found to discriminate against minority job seekers in Czech Republic

Summary

Czechia is experiencing growing concerns over AI bias in hiring, particularly affecting women and exacerbating the gender pay gap. The issue is linked to recruitment algorithms that learn from historical data, often flagging women as less suitable for technical or managerial roles. Experts warn that automation bias causes HR managers to trust AI recommendations over their own judgment, reinforcing existing inequalities. The Czech Statistical Office reports that women, despite being the majority of university graduates, make up less than 10% of the technological workforce. The EU AI Act classifies recruitment software as "high-risk," requiring human oversight by August 2026. Meanwhile, the Czech gender pay gap remains at 17%, with women earning on average CZK 8,000 less per month than men.