Trump’s Executive Order targets state AI hiring laws

AI has found a home in the hiring process. Employers use it to sort résumés, rank candidates, schedule interviews, and flag potential risk, all in the name of speed, consistency, and efficiency. 

But those same tools now trigger growing legal scrutiny. A new wave of state laws is reframing how employers must approach “consequential decisions,” a term gaining legal weight in 2025.

The message is clear: when algorithms affect jobs, paychecks, or promotions, employers must do more than just plug and play.

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