Mind Your AI: Expert Advice on AI Compliance

How can HR and business leaders ensure responsible AI governance?

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AI has changed the way we work, but without strong, scalable, and responsible use of AI, it can expose organizations to legal, financial, and ethical risks. As AI evolves, so do the regulations. Are you prepared to stay compliant?

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Key Insights and Takeaways

Below is a quick recap of key insights shared during the session, along with practical takeaways to help HR leaders navigate AI compliance and fairness in the workplace in 2025.

In this session, panelists shared that while AI is becoming a bigger part of HR—especially in hiring and employee management—it’s not without risks. Bias, fairness, and compliance are still major concerns. HR teams need to be thoughtful about how and where AI is used, and make sure it’s helping—not hurting—their HR practices.

The panelists also agreed that AI compliance isn’t just about following new laws. It’s about making sure the way you use AI is fair, transparent, and aligned with your company’s values. It’s important to note that not all vendors are upfront about how their AI works. It’s on HR to ask tough questions—about how data is used, how bias is tested, and whether the AI’s decisions can be explained clearly.

Another point emphasized was that HR needs to take the lead when it comes to setting AI policies. Waiting on IT or legal teams to handle AI decisions might mean important risks are missed. HR knows the people side of the business best, so it’s critical that HR is involved at some level in integrating AI at work.

Finally, one thing is clear: if your hiring or HR processes aren’t working well, AI won’t magically fix them. While AI can improve what’s already working, it can just as easily make things worse—especially if no one is paying close attention to how it’s used. So before adding AI tools, it’s important to get your processes right.

Actionable Takeaways for HR Leaders

• Ask vendors to explain how their AI works: Panelists emphasized that HR leaders should demand transparency from vendors—ask how AI makes decisions, what data it uses, and how bias is tested and mitigated.

• Be intentional about when and where AI is used: Before introducing AI, clarify the specific HR processes you want to improve (like sourcing or screening), and assess whether AI is even needed.

• Review current processes before adding AI: Panelists noted that AI will amplify whatever processes are in place—good or bad. Take time to clean up hiring and management practices to avoid automating existing problems.

• Build internal guidelines for AI use: Instead of waiting for external regulations, create your own internal policies around fairness, transparency, and accountability when using AI in HR processes.

• Include candidates and employees in AI conversations: Panelists highlighted the importance of sharing with candidates and employees when AI is involved in decisions (e.g., during hiring or performance reviews) and explaining what role AI plays.

The Panelists

Dr. Cari Miller | Head of AI Governance & Research, The Center for Inclusive Change

Dr. Cari Miller is the founder and head of AI Governance and Research at the Center for Inclusive Change, with over 25 years of experience driving organizational transformation. A seasoned corporate strategist, she has led diverse, high-performing teams to implement enterprise-wide systems, shift business models, and reshape corporate cultures. Her work spans developing and delivering education programs, launching new products, and turning complex data into actionable insights, all while helping leaders think critically and make sound decisions. An expert in HR AI technology risks, governance, procurement, and audits, Dr. Miller also teaches AI and Leadership at Wilmington University, bringing her deep expertise to the next generation of leaders navigating AI's role in the workplace.

Bob Pulver | Founder and Principal, Elevate Your AIQ

Bob is an independent advisor and technology industry veteran at the intersection of Responsible AI, talent, and transformation. He also hosts the 'Elevate Your AIQ' podcast where he talks with experts, founders, and practitioners about these topics to promote AI literacy and readiness, human-centricity, and responsible innovation.

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