IL HB2557: VIDEO INTERVIEW ACT Verified

The Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act requires employers in Illinois who ask applicants to record video interviews and utilize AI analysis to adhere to specific protocols. Employers must notify applicants in writing before the interview that AI may be used to assess their fitness for the position. Additionally, they are required to provide an information sheet detailing how the AI functions and the characteristics it evaluates, as well as obtain written consent from applicants prior to the interview. Failure to comply with these requirements means that employers cannot use AI to evaluate those applicants who have not consented. Moreover, the Act restricts the sharing of applicant videos, allowing dissemination only to individuals whose expertise is necessary for evaluating the applicant's fitness. This provision aims to protect applicant privacy and limit exposure of sensitive data. Furthermore, upon an applicant's request, employers must delete the video interviews within 30 days and ensure that any third parties who received the videos also delete them. The bill applies to all employers in Illinois who utilize AI for video interviews, and the Act does not specify penalties for non-compliance. However, the requirement for consent and transparency is critical for maintaining ethical hiring practices. The Act does not define 'AI system' explicitly but focuses on the use of AI in the context of video interviews, which aligns with similar regulations emerging in other states regarding AI in employment practices.