About this episode

Melissa Hughes discusses the implications of AI in the workplace and the associated legal risks for employers.

In this episode of French Insider, Melissa Hughes, a senior associate in Sheppard Mullin's Labor and Employment Practice Group and member of the French Desk, joins us to explore the use of AI for automated decision-making throughout the employment life cycle, including the associated risks and how they can be mitigated. What we discussed in this episode: How does AI interact with the workplace? From an employment perspective, where does AI carry the most risk? Why is the use of AI in employment decisions particularly concerning? How can employers mitigate the risks associated with AI tools? What should employers consider when selecting an AI tool? Does the U.S. have any AI regulations comparable to the E.U.'s AI Act? What U.S. trends should employers be aware of? What advice would you give companies as they roll out AI tools or increase the use of AI to do business? Disclaimer: This episode was recorded prior to the signing of Executive Order 14365, "Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence." As a result, some discussions may not reflect the policies or guidance established by this order. About Melissa Hughes As a senior associate in the Labor and…

People in this episode

Guest: Melissa Hughes

Topics covered

• AI in employment
• legal risks of AI
• automated decision-making
• employment law
• AI regulations
• workplace technology

Keywords

• AI
• employment
• legal risks
• automated decision-making
• workplace
• regulations
• Executive Order 14365

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sheppard Mullin, Sheppard's French Desk, U.S., E.U.

Books & works: AI at Work: Steering Employers Through Legal Minefields

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