Study finds AI recruitment systems discriminate against jobseekers over 45

Summary

A study from the University of Melbourne reveals that AI recruitment systems may discriminate against jobseekers over 45, showing reluctance to recommend older candidates. Professor Alysia Blackham's research highlights growing concerns about AI ageism in hiring, where advanced technology plays an increasingly influential role in recruitment processes. The findings suggest that despite AI's potential to reduce bias, it may actually perpetuate or amplify age-based discrimination against older workers.