Employment Law
New Year Brings New AI Regulations for HR
SHRM
What This Article Covers
SHRM outlines the new AI regulations HR teams must navigate in 2026, from Illinois's discrimination ban to Colorado's high-risk AI system requirements.
PersonaScore's Take
The era of 'move fast and deploy AI' in hiring is over. Compliance now requires documented bias testing, candidate notifications, and human oversight — exactly what a structured assessment process provides.
Why This Matters
The legal landscape around AI in hiring is evolving faster than most HR teams realize. New state laws are creating a patchwork of compliance requirements that demand transparency, auditability, and human oversight. Companies using opaque AI tools face real legal exposure. The safest approach is building hiring processes that are structured, documented, and defensible by design.