OpenAI's ChatGPT Exhibits Racial Bias in Job Hiring, Investigation Finds
A Bloomberg investigation reveals that OpenAI's ChatGPT shows racial bias in job hiring, favoring Asian women over Black men in resume screening.
- OpenAI's ChatGPT was found to over-select Asian women and under-select Black men when screening resumes for jobs.
- The investigation involved creating fictitious resumes and asking ChatGPT to rank them for various job listings, revealing a clear bias.
- Despite hopes that AI could reduce bias in hiring, the investigation highlights the challenges AI faces in eliminating discrimination.
- Experts suggest that while AI can be a tool in hiring, human oversight and adjustments are necessary to mitigate bias.
- The findings raise concerns about the reliance on generative AI in hiring processes and the need for diversity in AI development.