
AI Ethics & Fairness
November 13, 2025
11 min read
Is AI Resume Screening Really Bias-Free? 2025 Research
You've heard: 'AI removes human bias from hiring.' But 2025 research says otherwise. This Q&A breaks down the latest studies on AI resume screening bias: what the Brookings research found, gender/race discrimination rates, intersectional bias, why humans mirror AI bias, legal risks, and mitigation strategies. Includes real data: white names preferred 85%, male names 52%, intersectional discrimination patterns, and what actually works to reduce bias.
Dr. Rebecca Foster