How does SeekOut approach responsible AI?

SeekOut is committed to building AI recruiting technology that is transparent, fair, and accountable. Every AI evaluation provides explainable decisions with clear reasoning, full audit trails, and human-in-the-loop design where recruiters always maintain final authority.

Does SeekOut audit for bias?

Yes. SeekOut provides bias audit capabilities to help organizations meet compliance requirements including EEOC guidelines and NYC Local Law 144. Our AI evaluates candidates on skills and qualifications, not demographic characteristics.

Is SeekOut AI explainable?

Yes. SeekOut provides 100% explainable AI decisions. Every candidate evaluation includes plain-language explanations of match scores, qualification assessments, and ranking rationale so recruiters understand why each recommendation was made.

Does SeekOut comply with NYC Local Law 144?

Yes. SeekOut supports compliance with NYC Local Law 144, which requires bias audits for automated employment decision tools. SeekOut provides the audit framework, transparent scoring methodology, and documentation that companies need to demonstrate compliance.

How does SeekOut keep humans in the loop?

SeekOut's AI provides recommendations and evaluations, but recruiters always have the final say on candidate advancement. Every AI decision is reviewable, overridable, and accompanied by clear explanations so recruiters maintain full control over the hiring process.

Company

Embracing Responsible AI for a Better HR Future

At SeekOut, we believe AI has the power to transform hiring for the better, but only when it is built and deployed responsibly. We are committed to developing AI systems that are transparent, fair, and accountable, ensuring that technology serves people and not the other way around. Our responsible AI principles guide everything we build.

Our Principles

Seven Principles for Responsible AI

These principles guide how we design, develop, and deploy AI across the SeekOut platform.

Build Human-Driven, AI-Assisted Technology

We believe AI should augment human capabilities, not replace human decision-making. Our AI systems are designed to assist recruiters and hiring managers by surfacing insights and recommendations, but they will never make employment decisions on their own. Humans remain at the center of every hiring decision.

Operate with Transparency

We are committed to documenting how our AI systems function and disclosing their use to our customers and candidates. We provide clear explanations of how AI is used in our products, what data it processes, and how it generates results so that users can make informed decisions.

Use AI to Advance DEI&B

We develop AI capabilities that actively advance the inclusion of underrepresented populations in recruiting. Our tools help recruiters discover diverse, highly qualified candidates they might otherwise miss, supporting organizations in building more equitable and inclusive workforces.

Test Internally and Validate Externally

We rigorously test our AI systems internally before deployment and engage external experts to validate our work. We partner with organizations like Credo.AI to conduct independent third-party audits of our AI systems, ensuring they meet the highest standards of fairness and accuracy.

Design AI to Prevent Harm

Before deploying any AI system, we assess its potential impact on individuals’ interests and rights. We proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure our technology does not cause harm to candidates, employees, or the communities we serve. Our design process prioritizes safety and fairness at every stage.

Create Shared Accountability

Everyone at SeekOut plays a role in responsible AI. From engineering to product to leadership, we foster a culture of accountability where all team members are encouraged to monitor for bias, raise concerns, and contribute to continuous improvement of our AI systems.

Control By Design

We believe individuals have a fundamental right to protect their personal data. We build mechanisms for control into our products from the ground up, giving candidates and customers the ability to manage how their data is used, request corrections, and opt out of data processing.

Credentials

Recognized for Responsible AI Leadership

We hold ourselves to the highest standards and partner with leading organizations to advance responsible AI practices across the industry.

Responsible AI Institute Member

SeekOut is a member of the Responsible AI Institute, a leading organization dedicated to enabling the responsible development and deployment of AI systems through certification, research, and community engagement.

TechNet AI Policy Council Member

SeekOut participates in the TechNet AI Policy Council, contributing to the development of thoughtful AI policy frameworks that balance innovation with accountability and protection of individual rights.

Third-Party AI Bias Audit

SeekOut has completed a comprehensive third-party AI bias audit conducted by Credo.AI, an independent organization specializing in responsible AI assessment. This audit evaluates our AI systems for fairness, accuracy, and compliance with emerging AI governance standards.

Learn more about our commitment

Discover how SeekOut is building AI that is fair, transparent, and accountable. Talk to our team about our responsible AI practices and how they protect your organization and candidates.

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