New York City Local Law 144 — Automated Employment Decision Tools
First US law requiring employers using AI hiring tools to conduct independent annual bias audits, publish audit results publicly, and notify job candidates that an automated tool was used. Enforcement began July 5, 2023. Applies to hiring and promotion decisions for NYC jobs.
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