UPDATE: Local Law 144 will now go into effect on April 15, 2023. Learn more about the change here.
On January 1, 2023, a new law will take effect in New York City, aimed to more heavily regulate the use of AI in screening job candidates or employees up for promotion. The news follows an October 2021 statement from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, announcing updated guidelines for employers using AI in hiring.