Walgreens deploys digital cooler doors with ads from Cooler Screens
Walgreens is rolling out digital cooler doors from Cooler Screens that display ads before showing the cooler contents. The system tracks when customers stop in front of the doors but claims to be identity-blind. Customers have expressed confusion and annoyance on social media. Walgreens says the screens provide relevant product information.
- Company involved
- Walgreens
- AI system involved
- Cooler Screens
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Allegheny County child neglect screening algorithm shows racial disparities
The Allegheny Family Screening Tool, an algorithm used to screen child neglect reports, has been found to flag a disproportionate number of Black children for mandatory investigation compared to white children. A technical glitch also presented wrong risk scores for over two years. County officials say social workers can override the algorithm and that the glitch has been fixed, but critics argue the tool hardens racial disparities and lacks transparency.
- Company involved
- Allegheny County Department of Human Services
- AI system involved
- Allegheny Family Screening Tool
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Did IBM embed age discrimination in its AI-driven job screening software?
Daniel Swanson, a 24-year IBM manager in Austin, sued IBM in federal court, saying he was fired at 48 and then rejected for other roles because IBM's AI-driven HR screening software was programmed to favour younger workers. IBM denies the claims.
- Company involved
- IBM
- AI system involved
- HR screening software
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Oregon child welfare agency stops using algorithm to screen families for investigations
The Oregon Department of Human Services announced it will stop using its Safety at Screening Tool algorithm, which helped hotline workers decide which families to investigate for child abuse and neglect. The decision followed concerns about racial bias and disparities, as the algorithm was inspired by a Pennsylvania tool that had flagged a disproportionate number of Black children. The agency will replace the algorithm with a new Structured Decision Making model.
- Company involved
- Oregon Department of Human Services
- AI system involved
- Safety at Screening Tool
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DOJ examines Allegheny County child welfare AI screening tool for disability bias
The Justice Department is scrutinizing the Allegheny Family Screening Tool, an AI system used by Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, to assess risk for families reported for child welfare concerns. A father with an intellectual disability, represented by attorney Robin Frank, filed a complaint alleging the algorithm discriminates against families with disabilities by using disability-related data points. The county denies awareness of concerns and says the tool helps predict risk, but critics argue it hardens bias. The DOJ's Civil Rights Division is investigating.
- Company involved
- Allegheny County Department of Human Services
- AI system involved
- Allegheny Family Screening Tool
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On the Algorithm Blacklist: How AI Screens Out Job Seekers - tovima.com
Job applicants were screened out of hiring processes based on AI-generated scores, affecting opportunities at multiple companies.
- Company involved
- Eightfold AI
- AI system involved
- Eightfold AI
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US legal case shows why HR must put humans, not AI, in charge of recruitment - Personnel Today
Automated screening rejected job applications of Derek Mobley
- AI system involved
- Workday applicant screening
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Beijing Subway to use facial recognition for passenger screening
The Beijing Subway plans to introduce security screenings that use an AI-powered camera system to divide passengers into groups based on facial recognition. The system is intended to single out people for different security measures, aiming to speed up subway traffic. The article does not report any specific incident of harm or complaint.
- Company involved
- Beijing Subway
- AI system involved
- AI-powered camera system
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Kaiser Permanente doctor delivers terminal diagnosis via robot video screen
Ernest Quintana, 79, was admitted to Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Fremont, California, with failing lungs. A doctor appeared on a telepresence robot's video screen and told him he might not make it home. The family was devastated that the news was delivered through a machine rather than in person. Kaiser Permanente issued a statement expressing regret and said it would review its practices.
- Company involved
- Kaiser Permanente
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Delhi Police use facial recognition to screen PM Modi rally attendees
Delhi Police used an Automated Facial Recognition System (AFRS) to screen crowds at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally on December 22, 2019. The system, originally installed to find missing children, was used to identify possible disruptions. Privacy advocates called the move illegal and unconstitutional, saying it amounts to mass surveillance. Police defended the use, citing credible intelligence about possible disruptions.
- Company involved
- Delhi Police
- AI system involved
- Automated Facial Recognition System (AFRS)
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Tenant screening software denies housing to disabled Latino man in Connecticut
In 2016, Carmen Arroyo requested to move her disabled son Mikhail into a larger apartment in the same complex. The landlord, WinnResidential, used CoreLogic's CrimSafe tenant screening software, which flagged a dropped retail theft charge against Mikhail as disqualifying. The landlord rejected the application without explanation. Arroyo sued CoreLogic and WinnResidential under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Fair Housing Act, alleging that the software disproportionately excludes people of colour. The case was scheduled for trial in August 2021.
- Company involved
- WinnResidential
- AI system involved
- CrimSafe
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AI Hiring Litigation: Key Lessons for Employers - JD Supra
The AI screening system disqualified job applicants aged 40 and older.
- Company involved
- Workday, Inc.
- AI system involved
- Workday's AI-based applicant screening system
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TransUnion AI tenant screening denied 75-year-old man apartment due to mistaken littering conviction
Chris Robinson, then 75, applied for a senior living apartment in California. The property manager used an AI screening program from TransUnion, which assigned him a low score based on a mistaken conviction for littering that belonged to a different person with the same name in Texas. Robinson lost the apartment and his application fee. A federal class-action lawsuit against TransUnion moved toward a $11.5 million settlement in 2023.
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She applied unsuccessfully for four years. Did an AI shred her resume?
Sie bewarb sich vier Jahre erfolglos. Hat eine KI ihren Lebenslauf geschreddert? - der Freitag
Erin Kistler, a product manager with nearly 20 years of experience, applied for thousands of jobs over four years without receiving a single interview. She is now part of a class-action lawsuit against Eightfold AI, alleging its automated screening software effectively blacklisted her without providing any transparency or chance to appeal.
- AI system involved
- Eightfold AI
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Passenger Accidentally Discovers How to Manually Drive Tesla's Robotaxi
Un passager découvre par accident comment piloter soi-même le robotaxi de Tesla - PhonAndroid
A passenger named Matthew Skrzypczak found a hidden driving interface on the central screen of a Tesla Cybercab, featuring a virtual joystick. The vehicle lacks a steering wheel and pedals, so this menu is intended for operators to maneuver it in depots or tight parking. Skrzypczak filmed the screen and attempted to drive the car, realizing he likely wasn't meant to access the controls.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Cybercab
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Workday’s Discovery Wins Make It Harder to Prove AI Bias Case - Bloomberg Law News
The system screened job applicants, allegedly discriminating against some.
- Company involved
- Workday Inc.
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AI Hiring Platform Faces FCRA Class Action Over Data Use | Kistler et al. v. Eightfold AI Inc.
The AI platform screened job applicants, affecting their hiring prospects.
- Company involved
- Eightfold AI
- AI system involved
- Eightfold AI
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These workers say an AI hiring platform discriminated against them. But who should pay?
The system screened out Black and other applicants, denying them job opportunities.
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Federal Judge Questions Workday's Liability Under California Discrimination Law
連邦判事がWorkdayにカリフォルニア差別法の適用を問う - Межа. Новини України.
A San Francisco federal judge expressed skepticism over Workday's claim that California's anti-discrimination law does not apply when its AI screening software is used by out-of-state employers. The case could set a precedent for algorithmic hiring liability.
- Company involved
- Workday
- AI system involved
- Workday
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Job Hunting After 50: 18 Months, 0 Interviews, Ageism Supercharged by AI - Racket MN
Older job applicants were rejected or not selected for interviews by AI screening systems.
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Lawsuit claims discrimination by Workday’s hiring tech prevented people over 40 from getting hired | CNN Business
The system screened and ranked job applicants, leading to rejections for individuals over 40.
- Company involved
- Workday
- AI system involved
- HiredScore AI
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Workers Look To Lock In Sweeping Workday AI Bias Class - Law360
The system screened job applicants and rejected them, allegedly discriminating based on age and sex.
- AI system involved
- Workday AI tools
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Resume prompt injection tricks AI hiring - moneywise.com
AI screening system determined which job applicants to advance to the next stage of recruitment.
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Predictim AI babysitter screening raises accuracy and bias concerns
Jessie Battaglia used Predictim, an online service that claims to use AI to assess babysitters' risk of drug abuse, bullying, or bad attitude. The service analyzes social media profiles and other online data. Experts have raised concerns about the accuracy and potential bias of the AI assessments. Predictim's CEO defended the service, saying it provides additional information for parents.
- Company involved
- Predictim
- AI system involved
- Predictim
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