EveryAILaw.comBias & Discrimination Prevention
Requirement to prevent, detect, and mitigate discriminatory outcomes from AI systems, including testing for disparate impact across protected classes.
What Counts
- Bias testing and auditing requirements
- Disparate impact analysis
- Prohibition on discriminatory AI use in employment, housing, credit
- Regular testing against protected characteristics
- Corrective action requirements
What Does Not Count
- Voluntary bias testing without enforcement mechanism
- General non-discrimination policies without AI-specific provisions
- Testing that does not cover protected characteristics
Related Terms
- Fairness
- Anti-discrimination
- Disparate impact
- Algorithmic bias
- Protected classes
Implementing Regulations
| Regulation | Jurisdiction | Status | Provisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Employment Regulations Regarding Automated-Decision Systems | California | enforcing | 1 |
| Framework Convention on AI, Human Rights, Democracy and Rule of Law (CETS 225) | Council of Europe | enacted | 1 |
| Colorado Protecting Consumers from Unfair Discrimination in Insurance Practices | Colorado | enforcing | 1 |
| Illinois HB 3773 (AI in Employment) | Illinois | enforcing | 1 |
| Law on Artificial Intelligence | Italy | enforcing | 1 |
| Law on Artificial Intelligence | Kazakhstan | enforcing | 1 |
| New Jersey Rules Pertaining to Disparate Impact Discrimination (N.J.A.C. 13:16) | New Jersey | enacted | 1 |
| NYC Local Law 144 (Automated Employment Decision Tools) | New York | enforcing | 1 |
| Texas TRAIGA (HB 149) | Texas | enforcing | 1 |
Standards & Frameworks
Voluntary standards that address this obligation. Implementing these can help demonstrate compliance with the binding regulations above.
| Standard | Type | Status | Provisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| OECD AI Principles | standard | voluntary | 1 |