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AI in HR: Why Leadership Is the Safeguard for Workplace Fairness

Aniela Unguresan
Founder and Member of the EDGE Certified Foundation Board

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how organizations hire, promote, evaluate, and develop people. But while AI can improve efficiency, it does not create fairness by default.

In this Forbes article, Aniela Unguresan argues that AI in human resources is fundamentally a leadership challenge rather than a technology one. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in high-stakes workplace decisions, organizations need strong governance, human oversight, and clear standards to ensure decisions remain fair, explainable, and accountable.

The article explores why AI systems used in HR are classified as high-risk under the EU AI Act, why fairness cannot be automated, and why organizations that combine AI with disciplined governance will be better positioned to build trust, reduce risk, and attract talent.

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