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Job Screening Service Halts Facial Analysis of Applicants

In January 2021, HireVue removed the controversial AI expression tracking tool from its virtual job interview software.

Date it happened
2019-11-06
Organisation involved
HireVue
Product, system or model
Hiring algorithm that uses candidates’ computer or cellphone cameras to analyze their facial movements, word choice, intonation and speaking voice in a virtual interview as part of an assessment of t
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