Justia Connect Webinars Smart Technology, Real Consequences: AI, Bias, and Employment Law

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Smart Technology, Real Consequences: AI, Bias, and Employment Law

This presentation explores the growing use of artificial intelligence across the workplace and beyond, and the legal implications that follow. It examines both the benefits and risks of AI — particularly algorithmic bias — and analyzes emerging issues under employment law as well as related areas, including civil rights, privacy, healthcare, and consumer protection. Attendees will gain practical guidance on how to mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and responsibly implement AI tools in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.

Topics covered include:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Civil Rights Employment Law Health Law Privacy Law

Agenda:

Overview & Objectives

Overview of session goals
Why AI in employment matters now

AI Basics & Real-World Applications

What is AI?
Common workplace uses (hiring, screening, productivity)

Benefits of AI for Employers

Efficiency and automation
Reducing human bias (the theory vs. reality)
Data-driven decision-making

Risks & Challenges of AI

Algorithmic bias
Hallucinations and reliability issues
Privacy and ethical concerns
Overreliance on technology

Legal Landscape & Key Cases

Overview of emerging AI-related litigation
Employment law implications (EEOC, discrimination claims)
Notable cases (Workday, iTutorGroup, etc.)
Broader legal rights (FLSA, civil rights, privacy)

Practical Guidance for Employers

Risk mitigation strategies
Audits and human oversight
Training and governance
Tracking legislation and regulatory trends

Takeaways and Q&A

Duration of this webinar: 60 minutes

Originally broadcast: June 25, 2026 11:00 AM PT

Webinar Highlights

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00:00 Understanding Artificial Intelligence

Diana-Marie Laventure, the speaker, discusses various applications of AI, including facial recognition and social media algorithms. She highlights the benefits of AI in processing data and automating tasks. AI can reduce human bias in hiring by anonymizing candidate information and standardizing interviews. Insight Global's survey shows significant reliance on AI in recruitment processes by hiring managers. She addresses potential issues with AI, such as hallucinations, privacy concerns, and deepfakes.

22:23 Algorithmic Bias

Diana-Marie explains algorithmic bias, where AI systems produce prejudiced outcomes due to biased data. She provides real-life examples, such as the UK grading system and Goldman Sachs credit card algorithms. Algorithmic bias affects various legal areas, including health care and employment. Congressional investigations have been prompted by AI's role in health care decisions.

27:27 Health Care and Civil Rights Cases

The Lokken and Barrows cases involve AI tools used by insurers to deny or limit patient care. Plaintiffs allege that AI-driven processes prioritize cost savings over patient care. The FTC sued Rite Aid for false positives generated by facial recognition technology. The Woodruff case against the Detroit Police Department highlights issues with facial recognition technology.

36:19 Employment Law and AI

The EEOC sued iTutor Group for age discrimination in its AI application software. The Mobley case illustrates AI vendors' liability for employment discrimination claims. Harper v. Sirius XM involves claims of racial bias in AI screening tools. The FTC is investigating Aeon Consulting for deceptive marketing of AI hiring tools.

49:36 Recommendations and AI Governance

Employers must ensure that they accurately track employee work hours and compensable time. AI tools may not accurately document breaks or geolocation data, affecting employee compensation. Confidential information input into AI systems may be discoverable in litigation. Recommendations include human involvement and due diligence in using AI tools.

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Speaker

Diana-Marie Laventure Partner
Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP

Diana-Marie is a partner whose practice focuses on employment litigation, general liability, and skilled nursing, assisted living, home & hospice care. She represents employers, resorts, education boards, townships, medical professionals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities in proceedings throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Read More ›

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