Study finds AI hiring systems discriminate Australian employees

An Australian-first study has found that Artificial Intelligence hiring systems pose a significant risk of discrimination.

This year over sixty percent of Australian organisations used AI in the job recruitment process, according to the Responsible AI Index.

But research has shown that historically disadvantaged groups are being systematically screened out.

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Produced By: Sarah Jensz

Featured In Story: Fachry Frisandi – University student, Dr Natalie – Researcher Sheards, and Ms Lorraine Finlay – Human Rights Commissioner

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 9 September 2025