The DOL Hosts First of Three Open Sessions Inviting Public Comment on Use of AI in the Workplace

The Department of Labor held the first of three virtual “Making AI Work for Workers” listening sessions on December 13, 2023, seeking public comment on the use of Artificial Intelligence in the workplace. 

The December 13th session was open-ended and attended by labor representatives, members of the software industry, and representatives from other federal agencies. While the interests represented were diverse, there was a common concern regarding algorithmic AI bias, not only as part of hiring and compensation practices but also its potential to widen the technical divide between groups and regions with access to AI technology and information and those without access or with restricted access.

The DOL will hold two more listening sessions on December 14th and 15th. Each listening session is open to the public and will be held virtually (ASL and CART interpretation will be available). Online registration is required to attend, using the links below.  

• Thursday, Dec. 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET – Focusing on how AI developers and employers design and deploy AI in the workplace. Register Here  
• Friday, Dec. 15, 2 to 3:30 p.m. ET – Focusing on hearing how workers, unions, worker advocates and AI researchers are considering the impact of AI in the workplace. Register Here