Welcome to the September issue of GPT for HR and a warm welcome to all new subscribers.
AI chatbot blamed for psychosocial workplace training gaffe at Bunbury prison
In a startling HR mishap, Microsoft Copilot inserted real details from an active sexual harassment case into a "fictional" workplace training scenario at the same organisation. š²
This incident at an Australian organisation highlights the potential pitfalls of unchecked AI outputs.
Nearly Half of Job Seekers Are Using AI To CheatāHereās How Recruiters Can Fight Back
Capterra posted some interesting research on how candidates are using AI in their application process. I'll admit to being surprised that resume-editing wasn't higher and that there were so many use cases where more than 25% of candidates.
As Brian Westfall, principal HR analyst at Capterra says "What makes this issue so complex is that not all AI uses are necessarily bad,".
New Law Puts Illinois at Forefront of AI Regulation in Workplace
Attention Illinois employers: Big changes are coming to your hiring practices! Starting January 1, 2026, using AI that discriminates against protected classes in employment decisions will be illegal. Governor Pritzker's newly signed law also mandates notifying applicants and employees when AI is used in recruitment, promotion, and other employment processes.
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