Study Reveals ChatGPT's Bias Against Resumes Mentioning Disabilities

University of Washington research finds AI tool ranks candidates lower if disability-related credentials are included.

ChatGPT ranked resumes with disability-related honors lower than identical ones without such mentions.
Researchers found explicit and implicit ableism in the AI's explanations for its rankings.
Customizing ChatGPT with instructions to avoid ableism reduced but did not eliminate bias.
The study highlights the need for more research on AI biases in hiring processes.
Disability advocacy groups emphasize the importance of equitable technology implementation.